munkee Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 Right.. basically what i want to know from people that have run long distances is...Say i were to run the london marathon vs a friend. She is training for the 2009 london one..whilst im not going to bother.26 miles might seem far but lets face it IF you pace yourself i reckon its do able. Now the problems i face...I dont like running because im shit at running.. 200m sprint.. im fine with that but long distances are a no go.. so basically without "Running Training" what can i do to help myself here? This mainly stemmed from a .. i reckon i can do the marathon and her saying no u will die without any training.. then me pointing out about the 91 year old bloke that ran it.. so if he can im sure a 22 year old with 0 training can? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxrider Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 Ermm.. if you want to run the whole way then no probaly not, but if you will just jog then walk you should finish. Plus if your racing her and she's been training you wont stand a chance.And then theres things like blisters to think about, if your running alot before hand you feet will toughen up if you dont then well it wont be comfertable at all.Oh and the guy was 101 which is even more incredible but he was an ex army PT instructor who will have been running way before our parents were even born. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrishayton Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 lol its a long way whatever way you look at it training or not. you will not enjoy it with no training and i doubt you will finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_addison Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 You'll probaly pass out and die if you dont train. You wont be expecting it to be as long as it is. 26 mile is long way, having ran cross country at county level that was hard enough i gave up in the end because i couldnt be bothered with the training, whish id kept it up now, theres some fit lasses that do it now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 They reckon a person at a high standard of physical fitness should do it in 4 hours.You will take 4 days.It's harsh as f**k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkee Posted April 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 hmmm.. k.. i think im still going to give it a go..i mean people run it in scooby doo costumes and stuff? if i can work my way to the front at the very start ill get a pretty big lead sorted since everyone near the back walks to start with? like im thinking sprint 2 miles.. then have a bit of a breather.. then give it another go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george_seamons Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 You won't be able to "sprint" for two miles with no training. That alone would kill you. Good luck, but I'm very dubious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 hmmm.. k.. i think im still going to give it a go..i mean people run it in scooby doo costumes and stuff? if i can work my way to the front at the very start ill get a pretty big lead sorted since everyone near the back walks to start with? like im thinking sprint 2 miles.. then have a bit of a breather.. then give it another goThat idea is even stupider than the one about no training. Sprint two miles..... doubt you'd manage 800 metres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 That shit ain't gonna fly.Bear in mind that there are people who properly train for it who still don't finish. And the amount of pain/blistering/shit they have to go through in training before they're even half-way capable of doing the marathon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 The marathon isn't about "just doing it" - Its dedication, commitment, and raising a shit load of money for charity, and it does matter what time you do it in... if your not going to break like 4.30 then why bother? People dont sponser you for turning up and "giving it a bash" they sponser your hard work etc. You won't get any satisfaction from knowing you did it your worse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 Plus not finishing would be a let-down for all the people who did sponsor you (assuming anyone does, seeing as it's obviously a shitty idea ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peperami Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 Lol at wanting to do the marathon without training! If you've just said you cant run long distance, what makes you think on the day you'll be able to do it without training beforehand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.E.A.U Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 Get some heeleys and you woill be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 Get some heeleys and you woill be fine hold onto one of the wheelchairs Honestly, if you really want to do it, the very least you could do is just to try and run 26 miles anywhere. Then you know how long it will be, how knackered you will get, what happens to your feet, and where you are likely to stop, because for 0 training, I doubt you will make the whole 26 miles on your first go.THEN, once you realise what kind of task it is, you'll know if you can really be arsed.Alternatively, you could do as I say, do the 26 miles, realise what its going to take, and do some training for the next one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxrider Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 hmmm.. k.. i think im still going to give it a go..i mean people run it in scooby doo costumes and stuff? if i can work my way to the front at the very start ill get a pretty big lead sorted since everyone near the back walks to start with? like im thinking sprint 2 miles.. then have a bit of a breather.. then give it another go You don't run alot do you? oh and plus the people in the scooby suits are probaly very very fit people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearded Midget Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 (edited) pace yourself and youll get it, but you will need to train a bit. at least find a reasonable pace where you can go for 10miles without walking and your fine. i do a bit of running just to keep fit, usually only 5 miles though, but ive been about 15miles at the same pace in my days when i didnt go to fast food shops regulaly. good luck cause it sounds like you need it Edited April 15, 2008 by Bearded Midget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkee Posted April 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 I mean i can jog on spot for forever really, and i spose if i do loads of biking over summer ill get my fitness back i reckon ill be tip top in no time to be fair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 Running and cycling are extremely different activities... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 trials and cycling and running are extremely different activities... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 watching porn and trials and cycling and running are extremely different activities...*nude kennard, of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 you b*****dyall knows it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kid creole Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 Good luck http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/this-...-22-445920.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caleb Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 26 miles is fuccking nuts, i was really impressed when i jogged home from town one night wasted and that was a mile and a half lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavyn. Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 you're good at the 200 meters but you reckon you could sprint 2 miles. You know that your supposed to not breath when you sprint, most people can't sprint 300 meters. if you mean flat out then 2 slow miles then flat out again in a coast and burn fashion then you'd be mistaken you'll sap all your energy in the first couple of miles. a steady pace is much more efficient.I reckon if i was going to do it with some serious training I'd aim to do 8 minute miles for the first year, just to be on the safe side that would give me a time of about 3 1/2 hours which is pretty good and if you feel your easing it for the last couple you can always pick up the pace. I guess with no training a fairly slow 10-11 minute mile pace would be okanyway, I would do some 'secret training' don't tell your friend and at the end just be like 'see told you.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peperami Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 Ive done a shed load of running in my time (and with work and shiz)Im predicting that with no training you'll struggle to run 2 miles, let alone sprint two miles, or run 26... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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