thefonz on 9/8/2009 at 11:08
So last night I go out for a few drinks with some friends.
Eventually the conversation turns to fitness and matters of health (we're a wild bunch) and someone comes up with the bright idea to dare me to run the London Marathon next year.
Which I accepted.
Having never run a marathon; I goto the gym 3-4 times a week for 30 or 45 min a pop. I'm not fat or in bad shape; but certainly in no way can i run a marathon next week or anything.
And to be fair, now that I've had a while to think about it; maybe its not such a bad idea (Aside from wanting to win the bet); but it could be fun and everyone should do something like this at some point in their career.
Thus; whats the best book/way to train? - has anyone else done this before? I'm a total n00b at this sort of training for physical exercise but the will is strong and I have a love for chicken and protein so first hurdle over!
April 2010 it is then :cool:
rachel on 9/8/2009 at 11:38
Good luck. :)
Me I have this crazy thought to try the (
http://www.toughguy.co.uk/) tough guy run some day. More likely to be 2011 than 2010 though. (Any candidate for a TTLG team?)
DaBeast on 9/8/2009 at 12:00
Quote Posted by thefonz
and everyone should do something like this at some point in their
career life.
Its something worth doing, but just like a tattoo, make sure its because you want to do it for yourself and not for others. The bet should be gravy on top.
Koki on 9/8/2009 at 12:19
The bet is to run, not to finish.
DaBeast on 9/8/2009 at 12:31
Quote Posted by Koki
The bet is to run, not to finish.
touché
Yell Piranha on 9/8/2009 at 12:35
It has been a personal goal of mine to run the London Marathon for some time now. However, as I am doing it for purely selfish reasons Im not putting in the effort to raise the £1000 odd you need to guarantee a place with a charity.
As such I am testing my luck with the ballot but apparently you have just a 1 in 8 chance of getting on. How are you doing it Fonz?
SubJeff on 9/8/2009 at 13:09
Quote Posted by raph
Good luck. :)
Me I have this crazy thought to try the (
http://www.toughguy.co.uk/) tough guy run some day. More likely to be 2011 than 2010 though. (Any candidate for a TTLG team?)
Hell yeah. I'm totally up for this but I can't find the date of next year's run. I think its 1st Feb every year or something but I can't seem to find it on the site.
Talking about 2010 btw. Who else is in?
oudeis on 9/8/2009 at 13:16
Isn't there a minimum qualification time for the premiere Marathons, like Boston, New York, London, etc?
rachel on 9/8/2009 at 13:33
Quote Posted by Subjective Effect
Hell yeah. I'm totally up for this but I can't find the date of next year's run. I think its 1st Feb every year or something but I can't seem to find it on the site.
Talking about 2010 btw. Who else is in?
Apparently (
http://www.toughguy.co.uk/?q=node/18140) January 31st 2010
If 2010 I better get in shape pronto!
David on 9/8/2009 at 13:35
Haha holy crap the Tough Guy looks awesome.
