Question:
Last week I ran 15 miles. I should
say that I tried to run 15 miles.
I walked the last two and I was
very sore and tired. I would like
to do the chicago marathon. Is it
a realistic goal? I dont want to
win, I just want to finish.
Answer:
You might refer to Jeff Galloway's
book, Marathon. I have read some
of it and I believe he outlines
training programs that include walking
in them. That approach would allow
you to finish your 26.2 mile goal
probably. Check the book out. I
haven't been able to try that approach
yet, so I can't say much.
It could be
possible. I like the approach Galloway
suggests, Long training runs. glancing
at his training schedule for the
goal of finishing, you are about
week 15 of 30weeks. So about 15
weeks away from race day. I don't
remember Chicago's date, Mid November?
Looks to me like you can. Make a
plan and stick to it.
And in this summer weather, make
sure you drink enough water!
