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Nike Marathon

teambaumerteambaumer
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OMG, I think I am going to register for the drawing for the Nike Half Marathon.

Runners, is it too much for a first timer to do in 6 months? I really need a fitness goal and a few of my friends up here in the foothills are doing it and it would be great to have them to train with.

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  • lukafacelukaface

    DO IT!!!!!  I did it last year and had never run more than like 2.5 miles and I was definitely not in shape when I started training.  I trained in 4 months which was plenty of time and I trained with people that had never ever run 1 mile before so I think 6 months is absolutely doable.

    Also, if you don't get a bib through the drawing you can do it through Team in Training and you are guaranteed a bib.  They will also provide you with coaching, a running group, support etc... This is what I did and I can't say enough good things about the experience.

     

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  • scrapmama2201scrapmama2201
    Another vote for DO IT!! I didn't really start running until after Jake was born. He was born in Feb. Ran my first 10k in Sept. First half marathon in October. Many long runs nursing on the side of the trail after sleepless nights. Wouldn't have done it without 2bearichards and doublehappiness.

    If you don't get into Nike the San Jose Rock and Roll Half is also on October. Flat course and super fun.


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  • kfishiekfishie

    DO IT!  Let me know if you want my group code to register as part of my group. 

     FWIW, this is my 5th time signing up (have run it the previous 4 years).  The first year I ran it, I started running in March of that year (never ran before).  Worked my way up to a 5K, then 10K, and then did 2 half marathons that October.  It can be done for sure!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • SFAug07SFAug07 member
    Go for it! Definitely doable. It's a really fun race.
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