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u/spaetzel · 3 pointsr/running

Definitely possible. I went from 290lbs couch potato to 230lbs full marathoner in 11 months. Big help was "The Non Runner's Marathon Trainer"
http://www.amazon.com/Non-Runners-Marathon-Trainer-David-Whitsett/dp/1570281823

u/Tairnyn · 2 pointsr/pics

Once you can run for 30 mins straight you are ready to start a 15 week program to run a marathon, (26.2 miles) for reals!

This book is a great next step.

u/partanimal · 2 pointsr/running

For shoes, you need to go to a real running shoe store. They will analyze your gait, and show you the type of shoes you need. They should give you a handful of the "right" (for you) shoes to try on, and let you spend some time on a treadmill in each pair, allowing you to ask plenty of questions. The shoes should be pretty big, since over a long run your feet will swell. You should at least be able to press your thumb (width) between your toes and the end of the shoes.

Regarding stretching, there ARE a lot of schools of thought out there. I am sort of lazy about stretching beforehand, but I recommend doing dynamic stretches (not the static kind) ... marching in place, jumping jacks, body twists, things like that.

I also recommend (strongly) stretching afterwards ~ these can be static.

For your first marathon, I can't recommend strongly enough this book. I used it, and know at least 5 others who did, as well. Every single person finished their first marathon injury-free.

If you DON'T get the book, the rules I consider to be unbreakable are:

  • good shoes

  • excellent hydration

  • good nutrition

  • good recovery (rest or do light cross-training the day after a long run. Refuel. Rehydrate. Start getting a good night's sleep if you don't already.)

  • FLEXIBILITY (in terms of your schedule. If you are "supposed" to run, but sick or more sore than just achy, then wait a day. No point in setting yourself up for injury. Also, if you are supposed to run, say, 12 miles, and you start, and then halfway through you are out of water and it's 90 degrees out, then STOP. Don't be an idiot in your training.)

    Breakable rules, but still good to follow:

  • train your brain. Mantras, positive thinking, etc., are great

  • learn what works for your GI system. Don't change anything on race day, and only make small tweaks throughout your training.

  • practice hydrating with whatever they will provide on the course.

  • try to find a friend or group to run with, at least sometimes.


    Good luck and have fun :)
u/LordViri · 2 pointsr/running

As someone who only recently got into running I was given this: Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer to help me out. It's a 16 week training program designed to train you to complete a marathon. It starts out slow so that your body gets used to the trauma of running, hopefully preventing the stress fractures that you've had issues with in the past.

u/thirdfounder · 1 pointr/pics

The Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer. worked like a charm. had just enough perspective and information on all the crucial topics to get me through all the injuries and doubts.

u/Onegin · 1 pointr/xxfitness

Holy moly, 30 pounds since February is awesome!! That is absolutely awesome and I look forward to hearing about your continued success!

I hear you on meditation. Perhaps not meditation per say, but a few months ago my girlfriend convinced me to go to bikram yoga and I found it to be tremendously helpful for all the fitness stuff. Not really because of anything physical as much as the mental fortitude and discipline it requires. I actually REALLY enjoyed how the meditation/introspection of those sessions trickled into my every day.

Honestly, my view on running is that it is 80% mental. I remember training for my first half marathon, someone told me "if you can run 6 miles, you can do a half marathon" which sounded insane to me. But I think they were absolutely right-- those remaining miles are a mental hurdle far more than a physical one. Right now I am training for the NYC marathon and honestly most of my training is on regulating my attitude while working out. I know you're doing the 5k program, but you may enjoy the meditative aspects of the book I am using to train-- The Non Runners Marathon Trainer. It's ALL about how to approach running from a meditative, psychological standpoint. While the physical program is for a marathon, the mental training program is (I think) 100% applicable to anyone who slips on their sneakers and hits the pavement :)

u/tejinator · 1 pointr/firstmarathon

If you are looking to just finish and not concerned about pace, I'll always recommend the Non-runner's marathon trainer book. I used it, and added a 22 miler in addition to the plan to get used to "the wall" feeling. I am a runner, but this book taught me how to be a marathoner.

u/dasiba · 1 pointr/Fitness

I used The Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer and it worked wonderfully. It includes info on training schedule, taking care of your body, and mental preparation.

Training schedule can be halved to work with 13.1 but I have a feeling you'll do a full soon. Actually I would guess you could train for a full now. This book is a 16 week schedule.

u/IAmBlakeM · 1 pointr/stopdrinking

Congrats on your 100 days!

On a side note, if you don't have a plan for your marathon training, check out The Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer. I signed up for one on a whim after getting out of a long hospital stay and this book was great. It's not for serious runners but it was just what I needed to get me through my first one.

u/fernweh · 1 pointr/Fitness

Get this book Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer. It will take you from couch to marathon in 16 weeks (I believe) and I used it to complete my first marathon- granted I probably started off in better shape than you but I recommend it highly.

Cheers for wanting to do a marathon- and good luck.

u/smokwzbroiplytowej · 1 pointr/AskReddit

Run a marathon:

http://www.amazon.com/Non-Runners-Marathon-Trainer-David-Whitsett/dp/1570281823/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

(Just to be clear: I am in no way affiliated with the authors.)

It's one of those things that you think that you can't do, but this book shows you that you CAN do it. It teaches you to think positively. It teaches you to keep your goals realistic - yes, they make running a marathon realistic. I just ran my first 10 mile run today and I feel that I can do ANYTHING. Doing this course has helped me with work, with my personal life, you name it. I've started eating better, sleeping better... I know I'm sounding like an informercial, but an endorphin rush does that to you.

It sounds to me like you need an experience of persevering and succeeding. So run a marathon :)




u/bjt1983 · 1 pointr/running

I personally feel that visualization and a positive attitude go a long way. If you dread it to begin with...it's going to suck. Sounds silly and simple but it works for me. Other than that, I totally agree with increasing your mileage. Not only will you hit your stride later on, but you will enjoy once you do and that will make you look forward to your next run. I recommend a fabulous training book (even if you're not training for a marathon). It got me past the initial "this sucks" period.

http://www.amazon.com/Non-Runners-Marathon-Trainer-David-Whitsett/dp/1570281823/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1314227232&sr=8-1

u/Amburlin · 1 pointr/running

Congrats on taking the plunge to Marathoning! I am new too, but I wanted to suggest this book, The Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer (used, loved, and suggested to me by a 5x marathoner) it's pretty much a 5K to marathon 16 week starters guide with excellent tips on nutrition and hydration, stretching and cross training, mental strength for the long runs, and of course the mileage plan, goal to finish without injury. It suggests 4-day per week running (Mon, Wed ,Thurs, Sat for me) starting at 15 miles (3,4,3,5) and increasing 1-2 miles a week until week 13 where you start to taper. Week 12 and 13 are 5,8,5,18.

It is not a 4 hour plan but is pretty much guaranteed to get you to the finish