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Posted by Deneb on November 11, 2008, at 0:44:51
My pdoc seems to think a marathon is too big of a goal, but I think I can do it. I'm going to sign up for either the half marathon or the full marathon, depending on how far I can walk.
I'm going to test my limits on Weds.
I've read up on distance walking and I know what to watch out for, blisters etc. Also I read you have to drink Gatorade after about 20 miles or something. I think I'll drink some after a couple hours, I don't want to find out what happens if I don't drink it in time. I sweat a lot.
I need to buy some synthetic material underwear. LOL Mine were pretty damp the other day after walking 7.5 miles. I have a good shirt and pants to exercise in though, with good wicking properties.
Forgot about the cotton underwear. LOL
Posted by stellabystarlight on November 11, 2008, at 10:41:55
In reply to I'm going to train for walking a marathon, posted by Deneb on November 11, 2008, at 0:44:51
That's fantastic, Deneb! I bet you can do it, too.
I've run a full marathon. It was not easy to run 26.2 miles, but I felt great afterwards! And what stories to tell...I usually have people doubled over from laughing when I tell them about everything I went through and saw. It's too long of a story so I won't get into it. lol.
Now I'm thinking about doing a half marathon, but speed walking it. I'm afraid to run after reading that all the jiggling from running will loosen and age your skin! Makes sense to me. Walking is so much easier on your joints and more enjoyable for me anyway.
When I did the marathon, I trained for 5 months to build mental and physical stamina, but I think I'll train for just a couple of months with a half marathon walk. I gradually increased mileage with rests every 3 days or so. Hydration is very important, so make sure you drink Gatorade/h2o before, during and after. Far as the blisters, a seasoned marathon runner told me to apply vaseline to blister prone places such a in-between toes before running/walking and it really worked.
Good luck and have fun with it!
Stellabystarlight
Posted by Phillipa on November 11, 2008, at 12:38:50
In reply to Re: I'm going to train for walking a marathon » Deneb, posted by stellabystarlight on November 11, 2008, at 10:41:55
That was my dream when younger knees wouldn't allow did run one NYears day in ice and snow 13.5 miles alone. That was my personal best. And now can't run too old. love Phillipa ps lucky you
Posted by TexasChic on November 11, 2008, at 22:04:58
In reply to Re: I'm going to train for walking a marathon » stellabystarlight, posted by Phillipa on November 11, 2008, at 12:38:50
What did I say - you're 'Miss Adventurous' in my book! I look forward to seeing how this all plays out. And no matter what, I admire you more than words can tell.
-T
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