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Damn Yankee
Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending. Carl Bard
... Age: 15 (No comments please) ...
Very cool you are interested in keeping in shape, running, and marathons. But if you're not willing to listen to advice on what is a very valid factor, then one might be skeptical about what type of advice you might and might not be interested in hearing and listening to.
I have never run a marathon, but I can tell you that you need to provide alot more information about your training before you can get any useful information. -How long have you been training for this marathon? -What is your weekly mileage? -What is your goal for May 4? Right now we now that your longest run is 16 miles and your marathon is on May 4. Not nearly enough information for anyone (and there are plenty of people here that can give you solid advice) to help you.
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Perhaps, unlike 99% of new people that pop up with questions, he took the time to actually use the search function and research his question - and knows exactly what many people will say about a 15 year old running a marathon. There are a great many posts and threads discussing that concern. He obviously knows it and is planning to run anyway - assuming he's found a race that will let him.
Tammy
The Thunder
Modified to add: a shorter marathon is ok too.
1 Hip and 2 Hamstring reconstructions later…
What's a shorter marathon? Is that like a Frank Shorter marathon?
So....wouldn't that be a half marathon...and not a "shorter marathon"? That's like calling a 5k, a shorter 10k.
I prefer to think of a 5-k as a 'sprint ultramarathon.' Each to his own, I guess.