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Nov 30, 2007 1:59 PM

Indecision

I Recently felt an urge to take part in a marathon event- which in any case i will be doing. What i am not able to figure out- with one month to go- under which category should i register?. Either Half-marathon21kms or Dream Race i.e 6kms.

Overall i am in a good physical shape, a fit chap with active sport participation, and in my first run was able to do around 7kms.

Now i am not able to figure out whether i will be able to do a 21km after 1month focused training or should i limit myself to only 6kms and instead do a half-marathon next year.
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1. Nov 30, 2007 2:08 PM in response to: Guest
How much running experience do you have?
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2. Nov 30, 2007 2:14 PM in response to: Guest
How many km a week do you currently run?
What is your current weekly longest run?

What is your goal for these races? Just to cross the finish line before the street sweeper, or to make a decent showing of yourself?

I'm no expert, but in my opinion if you're not currently doing at least 30km a week, I'd stay with the 6km Dream Race.

Consider having a look at the various novice half marathon training programs on the web and consider where your current running stands in relation to what those plans show at 4 weeks out from the event. For example, with the Hal Higdon Novice Half Marathon[/URL" target="_blank"> plan, at four weeks out it's assuming roughly 20 miles (30km) weekly mileage with long runs in the 15-16km distance.

Preparing your body for an endurance running event takes time and patience. Sheer willpower alone cannot prepare tendons, muscles, bones, joints etc. for the demands a half marathon will place on them.
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3. Nov 30, 2007 4:04 PM in response to: Guest
quote:<HR>Originally posted by mrinertia:
How much running experience do you have? <HR>


none.
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4. Nov 30, 2007 4:09 PM in response to: Guest
If you're not a troll, I'd say you need to forget about the race until you've trained for it. One month isn't nearly enough time to get there from 0.
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5. Dec 1, 2007 3:18 AM in response to: Guest
quote:<HR>Originally posted by mrinertia:
If you're not a troll, I'd say you need to forget about the race until you've trained for it. One month isn't nearly enough time to get there from 0. <HR>


You are right...so dream race this time, half-marathon next year.
Had the organisers done publicity of the events in phases, instead of last minute ad blitzkrieg beginners like me could have had a chance....
neverthless, thanks for the help
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6. Dec 1, 2007 10:28 AM in response to: Guest
quote:<HR>Originally posted by anubhav:
You are right...so dream race this time, half-marathon next year.
Had the organisers done publicity of the events in phases, instead of last minute ad blitzkrieg beginners like me could have had a chance....
neverthless, thanks for the help <HR>



Someone's marketing shouldn't dictate how you train.
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7. Dec 1, 2007 11:12 PM in response to: Guest
QUOTEOriginally posted by mrinertia:

Someone's marketing shouldn't dictate how you train. [/QUOTE

True, But for the first timers marketing campaign does dictate when we start to train.
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