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Dave
I ran a mile and I liked it, liked it, liked it. dgb2n@yahoo.com
What was your longest run during training? How many before you backed off? If you adjust your expectations and your pace, you might be able to do it. Sort of depends on whether you're running it to finish it or for a specific time goal. If your long run is at least 18 and you've got a good running base, I don't see why you couldn't slow your pace down and finish. I would never encourage anyone to do it but if you check my log prior to the USMC marathon as an example of a first marathon on less mileage than you'd want. I was very conservative in my pace and finished it strongly (fastest pace in the last 10K) despite not having done the long runs you'd want to see.