Non-Runner Trains For A Marathon In 30 Days
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So I've been a runner for 14-15 years and I cannot tell you how dangerous it is to put your body through that much impact in 30 days. I am not sure why Buzzfeed feels the need to put their employees in such time restraints for these fitness videos. Completing a marathon is a great accomplishment whether it is done in 30 days, 6 months or years. It's also really concerning that she came into the challenge with serious injuries already been done to her body with her previous fitness experience. Why only 30 days!
My main concern is that someone will see this and think Wow, maybe I need to push myself as hard as that or I need to challenge myself like this. Please don't. Any fitness activity you do on your own time/schedule is the best way to not only prevent injury but to be happy!
And Buzzfeed please stop trying to injure your employees!
Date: 2020-08-13
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Josh
I have an extremely unathletic friend (didnt work out at all) who ran a marathon with basically no training at all. Like, he ran twice In the months leading up to it I think. It was on a dare essentially, because he was talking about how anybody can run a marathon, and so we told him he couldnt, and then he proved us all wrong. He actually finished around 10 min pace average as well. We can do WAY more than we think were capable of. When our bodies are telling us to stop, were usually only about 40% spent. I'm a marathon runner, and I train a ton to be able to run marathons at the pace id like to run them at, but id say just crossing the finish line of a marathon in less than 5 and1/2 or 6 hours is a pretty realistic goal for alot of people even if they arent all that athletic/ dont train often.
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I have an extremely unathletic friend (didnt work out at all) who ran a marathon with basically no training at all. Like, he ran twice In the months leading up to it I think. It was on a dare essentially, because he was talking about how anybody can run a marathon, and so we told him he couldnt, and then he proved us all wrong. He actually finished around 10 min pace average as well. We can do WAY more than we think were capable of. When our bodies are telling us to stop, were usually only about 40% spent. I'm a marathon runner, and I train a ton to be able to run marathons at the pace id like to run them at, but id say just crossing the finish line of a marathon in less than 5 and1/2 or 6 hours is a pretty realistic goal for alot of people even if they arent all that athletic/ dont train often.
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Sofia
This is disgusting. She might be fit and able to run without a doubt but she has INJURIES. Saying that you should just push trought your injuries is completely insane and dangerous. If you have past injuries, it doesn't mean you can't run but gosh darn just take it slow and take care of your body. Absolutely do not run a marathon after just a month of training you are putting yourself in harms way and it shouldn't be admired. Congrats to her but buzzfeed you have to realize that this challenge if done with the wrong person is very dangerous especially if you're going to broadcast this message
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This is disgusting. She might be fit and able to run without a doubt but she has INJURIES. Saying that you should just push trought your injuries is completely insane and dangerous. If you have past injuries, it doesn't mean you can't run but gosh darn just take it slow and take care of your body. Absolutely do not run a marathon after just a month of training you are putting yourself in harms way and it shouldn't be admired. Congrats to her but buzzfeed you have to realize that this challenge if done with the wrong person is very dangerous especially if you're going to broadcast this message
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Jana
For everyone out there, thinking about doing such thing. I am not here to discourage you, only to say, that it is dangerous. if you have never run such long distance, training for 30 days is just not enough time, and you could hurt yourself. 30 days is not enough time even for someone who runs regularly, or has run a marathon. unless you have a trainer who will guide you, and a strong athletic backround without injuries, it is not safe to do
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For everyone out there, thinking about doing such thing. I am not here to discourage you, only to say, that it is dangerous. if you have never run such long distance, training for 30 days is just not enough time, and you could hurt yourself. 30 days is not enough time even for someone who runs regularly, or has run a marathon. unless you have a trainer who will guide you, and a strong athletic backround without injuries, it is not safe to do
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Lily
THIS IS NOT A GOOD IDEA. She definitely busted butt and did an amazing job however, without proper training, and/or good coaches you will get serious injuries. That being said, if you want to train for marathons/triathalons/other long runs, go for it! But don't hurt yourself.
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THIS IS NOT A GOOD IDEA. She definitely busted butt and did an amazing job however, without proper training, and/or good coaches you will get serious injuries. That being said, if you want to train for marathons/triathalons/other long runs, go for it! But don't hurt yourself.
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RogerThat
I'm 6'2 255lbs and run a marathon in 4hrs30mins. Around 6mph pace. Its not too hard to complete if you eat right during the race and hydrate constantly. Once you have experienced the pain cave, you can be a lot more comfortable in it.
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I'm 6'2 255lbs and run a marathon in 4hrs30mins. Around 6mph pace. Its not too hard to complete if you eat right during the race and hydrate constantly. Once you have experienced the pain cave, you can be a lot more comfortable in it.
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Runner
You did not deserve a spot in our beloved NYC Marathon if you didn't even respect it enough to properly train for it. There are so many runners who wanted your spot and who deserved your spot. NOT fair to real runners.
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You did not deserve a spot in our beloved NYC Marathon if you didn't even respect it enough to properly train for it. There are so many runners who wanted your spot and who deserved your spot. NOT fair to real runners.
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Chris
Stop saying your in pain. Its mind over matter. Your mind is messing with you. Block out the baby talk. Set a pace and run. Get into a comfort zone. I dont want to hear any more pain talk
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Stop saying your in pain. Its mind over matter. Your mind is messing with you. Block out the baby talk. Set a pace and run. Get into a comfort zone. I dont want to hear any more pain talk
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Runner
There is so much advice on the Internet sites about what to wear and about not going out to fast -- why didn't you do research and study before the marathon? You are such a slug.
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There is so much advice on the Internet sites about what to wear and about not going out to fast -- why didn't you do research and study before the marathon? You are such a slug.
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kuessebrama
Why in the titel stand Non-Runner. She train regular. Non-Runner for me is a person that don't do sport. Most people can't run one ore two miles: D
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Why in the titel stand Non-Runner. She train regular. Non-Runner for me is a person that don't do sport. Most people can't run one ore two miles: D
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