For those familiar with Fitness - SV650.org

31-12-10, 10:06 AM

Hello,
Just after some honest opinions...

Plymouth half marathon is at the end of May and I am tempted to take part to raise money for a charity.
However.. i do absolutely NO exercise what so ever and haven't for a long time. Is it unrealistic to think that i can get myself fit and healthy enough in 5 months to run 13 odd miles?

What do you think?

Thanks

kate

31-12-10, 10:41 AM

No, get out there training, 13 miles is not that far

MisterTommyH · 31-12-10, 10:56 AM

5 Months is plenty of time. Spend about a month working on general fitness (getting used to running) then fall into a 12 week training plan) - Plenty of these available online for all kinds of abilities. If you're just looking to finish pick a beginners plan, if you're looking for a time (say 2 hours) go for an intermediate plan and see where you go from there.

Plenty of advice on runnersworld.co.uk forums

It is a brilliant feeling crossing that line for the first time.......you might even get hooked.

Viney · 31-12-10, 10:57 AM

More to do with running than fitness. What i do know is that you start with a run round the block, then increase the distance as you go on. Also get some PROPER running shoes and dont skimp on them.

You'll be fine.

anna · 31-12-10, 11:16 AM

The runners of the forum will be along shortly, but IMHO it is plenty of time to work up to it.

http://www.c25k.com/

The above is a 9 week program designed to help someone go from the couch to be able to run a 5km it might be a good place to start, and then to add to it.

Like I said though people with far more running experience then I have will be along shortly.

31-12-10, 01:48 PM

The course is fairly flat apart from a long drag up a hill through Saltram Park, although it's a fairly gentle hill, and then that beast of a hill from the Barbican up to The Hoe.

Who said anything about running 13 miles - I did it about 10 years ago, lots of peeps were walking.

31-12-10, 01:53 PM

Yes, its defo do'able, check out this site for info, support etc
www.fetcheveryone.com
you'll do it if you want to do it, start by run/walking and dont be afraid to stop if you're struggling slightly, get yourself some decent trainers and dont overdo it, pop into the running thread anytime and ask for any advice you want, and dont forget to enjoy it

the_lone_wolf · 31-12-10, 02:07 PM

As above, if you want to do it you won't have a problem getting ready in five months, don't go all out because you're highly likely to injure yourself and that's a real git of a setback, start slowly and you'll be amazed how quickly your fitness improves

Don't know much about running myself, but I'd recommend finding a decent running shoe that fits correctly. My dad (OK, he's in his sixties) had knee problems on the treadmill at the gym and went to a centre where they measure your stride, pressure of your sole and all manner of variables, recommended him a different shoe and he's been fine since.

Do you know someone who wants to do the same event? Having a partner who must achieve the same goal is a great motivator to stop you flaking during the low periods

Good luck

31-12-10, 02:14 PM

http://www.frankelfordsports.co.uk/
might help

andrewsmith · 31-12-10, 03:13 PM

5 months is more than enough!

My mate trained for the Great North Run in 11 weeks

31-12-10, 10:06 AM	#1
Kate Moss Guest Posts: n/a	For those familiar with Fitness Hello, Just after some honest opinions... Plymouth half marathon is at the end of May and I am tempted to take part to raise money for a charity. However.. i do absolutely NO exercise what so ever and haven't for a long time. Is it unrealistic to think that i can get myself fit and healthy enough in 5 months to run 13 odd miles? What do you think? Thanks kate

31-12-10, 10:41 AM	#2
Bluefish Guest Posts: n/a	Re: For those familiar with Fitness No, get out there training, 13 miles is not that far

31-12-10, 10:56 AM	#3
MisterTommyH Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: West Mids Posts: 854	Re: For those familiar with Fitness 5 Months is plenty of time. Spend about a month working on general fitness (getting used to running) then fall into a 12 week training plan) - Plenty of these available online for all kinds of abilities. If you're just looking to finish pick a beginners plan, if you're looking for a time (say 2 hours) go for an intermediate plan and see where you go from there. Plenty of advice on runnersworld.co.uk forums It is a brilliant feeling crossing that line for the first time.......you might even get hooked.

31-12-10, 10:57 AM	#4
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Re: For those familiar with Fitness More to do with running than fitness. What i do know is that you start with a run round the block, then increase the distance as you go on. Also get some PROPER running shoes and dont skimp on them. You'll be fine.

31-12-10, 11:16 AM	#5
anna Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tower Hamlets but with Shutters on the windows Posts: 1,522	Re: For those familiar with Fitness The runners of the forum will be along shortly, but IMHO it is plenty of time to work up to it. http://www.c25k.com/ The above is a 9 week program designed to help someone go from the couch to be able to run a 5km it might be a good place to start, and then to add to it. Like I said though people with far more running experience then I have will be along shortly.

31-12-10, 01:48 PM	#6
Ed Guest Posts: n/a	Re: For those familiar with Fitness The course is fairly flat apart from a long drag up a hill through Saltram Park, although it's a fairly gentle hill, and then that beast of a hill from the Barbican up to The Hoe. Who said anything about running 13 miles - I did it about 10 years ago, lots of peeps were walking.

31-12-10, 01:53 PM	#7
stewie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: For those familiar with Fitness Yes, its defo do'able, check out this site for info, support etc www.fetcheveryone.com you'll do it if you want to do it, start by run/walking and dont be afraid to stop if you're struggling slightly, get yourself some decent trainers and dont overdo it, pop into the running thread anytime and ask for any advice you want, and dont forget to enjoy it Last edited by stewie; 31-12-10 at 01:54 PM. Reason: Spellinge agine

31-12-10, 02:07 PM	#8
the_lone_wolf Captain Awesome Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hamble Posts: 4,266	Re: For those familiar with Fitness As above, if you want to do it you won't have a problem getting ready in five months, don't go all out because you're highly likely to injure yourself and that's a real git of a setback, start slowly and you'll be amazed how quickly your fitness improves Don't know much about running myself, but I'd recommend finding a decent running shoe that fits correctly. My dad (OK, he's in his sixties) had knee problems on the treadmill at the gym and went to a centre where they measure your stride, pressure of your sole and all manner of variables, recommended him a different shoe and he's been fine since. Do you know someone who wants to do the same event? Having a partner who must achieve the same goal is a great motivator to stop you flaking during the low periods Good luck __________________ Official "Dumbass of the Year" 2011 (•_•) ( •_•)>⌐■-■ (⌐■_■) Deal with it...

31-12-10, 02:14 PM	#9
stewie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: For those familiar with Fitness http://www.frankelfordsports.co.uk/ might help

31-12-10, 03:13 PM	#10
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: For those familiar with Fitness 5 months is more than enough! My mate trained for the Great North Run in 11 weeks __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

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