How much harder is a marathon than a half marathon? - Page 2 - Training

Plodding Hippo

20/10/2002 at 18:40

yes, a marathon IS a totally selfish venture in some ways
thats why i didnt get sposored for my first, it wasnt for anyone except me
Roll on the next one, i shant have any toenails left

Bionic Ironwolf pirate

pirate

21/10/2002 at 20:36

Beware everyone! Yes, there's a universe of difference between the two races - but the full marathon distance tends to bite you in the rear, around 30km it makes you swear never to do it again, and after a shower and a beer you're looking on the race ads for the next one! I speak from experience, I'm hooked. Next one will be number 30 - so look out folks, 26.2 is totally addictive

VINTY

21/10/2002 at 22:01

I'm new to running and was wondering if it is possible to train for a marathon with nearly all of my run's being made on a treadmill? VINTY.

Bionic Ironwolf pirate

pirate

23/10/2002 at 22:45

Ingrid Kristianson and Grete Waitz, 2 of the world's best ever female marathoners, did almost all of their marathon training on the treadmill because of the winter weather conditions in Norway.

Plodding Hippo

23/10/2002 at 22:55

Really??
How?
Can I buy their book/schedule anywhere
Cos Im sick of heckiling and rain

Wyatt Earp

28/10/2002 at 21:22

Vinty

To train for the marathon on a treadmill would be the most boring thing ever.

What makes you want to run 18 miles + indoors, going nowhere?

I suggest you saddle-up and get to them hills.

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