Can I run a half marathon with 3 weeks training?
Obviously it will be very hard but I mean in terms of life long ligament damage, is it likely? I’m not overweight and although I’m not an avid runner I feel like if I run everyday between now and then I can at least jog it slowly
Original post by Amydesigns1104
Obviously it will be very hard but I mean in terms of life long ligament damage, is it likely? I’m not overweight and although I’m not an avid runner I feel like if I run everyday between now and then I can at least jog it slowly
If you're relatively fit and healthy, then yes - you'll make it around. And you're unlikely to do yourself any permanent damage. (Hey, you could get run over by a camera bike - who knows?) Don't expect to be breaking any records though.
Have you got decent running shoes? That is key to avoiding injury. Plus a proper warm-up and -down, and hydration.
However, just to put it into perspective, in my fitter days, and having done a lot of training, I could run consistent ~8-minute miles and do a half-marathon in approx 1hr 45. If you are jogging you'll be on your feet for much longer than that and that's a challenge in itself.
If it's a race, they usually have a formal time limit to complete it, especially if it has involved road closures, and there'll often be a sweep wagon for the back markers.
I genuinely applaud your efforts, but be prepared for the reality.
However, just to put it into perspective, in my fitter days, and having done a lot of training, I could run consistent ~8-minute miles and do a half-marathon in approx 1hr 45. If you are jogging you'll be on your feet for much longer than that and that's a challenge in itself.
If it's a race, they usually have a formal time limit to complete it, especially if it has involved road closures, and there'll often be a sweep wagon for the back markers.
I genuinely applaud your efforts, but be prepared for the reality.
Original post by Amydesigns1104
Obviously it will be very hard but I mean in terms of life long ligament damage, is it likely? I’m not overweight and although I’m not an avid runner I feel like if I run everyday between now and then I can at least jog it slowly
Hi Amy ☺️
No chance of preparing yourself properly for a half marathon ( just over 13 miles) in 3 weeks as it normally takes you around 12 weeks of training prior to the marathon date.
I'm a very keen long distance runner and I did my own city half marathon a few weeks ago and I managed it in two hours which was good for me.
You normally have to submit your best time on applying for marathons just for guidance to the operators and there's a time limit to how long you have to compete it ( I think ours was a maximum time of 4 hours).
I would suggest you slowly do it daily and build up your distance until you reached the marathon distance and see how you feel. Hydration is important when running long distance.
I would image you'll struggle to run it but don't overdo anything.
You'll probably get around. It'll be grim going though
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