Running a Marathon

[whitelady17]

I'm creating this thread as Marathon is not considered as a fun run.

Also giving out some terms and information na makakatulong.

Marathon as defined by Merriam Webster;

: a long-distance race: a : a footrace run on an open course usually of 26 miles 385 yards (42.2 kilometers) b : a race other than a footrace marked especially by great length
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a : an endurance contest b : something (as an event, activity, or session) characterized by great length or concentrated effort

Which means, 3k and 5k are under the category of fun run
10k to 18k are considered as middle distance runs.
21k and up are under the category of long distance run.
21k is also known as half-marathon and 42.109k is a full marathon or simply marathon.

Therefore, it is inappropriate to say.... I ran a 5k marathon.

While Ultra Marathon as defined by Mirriam Webster;


: a footrace longer than a marathon

Yes, we also have ultra marathon races here in our country, such as 50k Tanay Run, 50k, Tagaytay to Nasugbu Run. The BDM (Bataan Death March) 102km, and our very own version of 100 miller, Bataan Death March 160.

Running is much more fun with friends, family, relatives or with running groups.

If you have any questions about marathon and ultra marathons please post it here, I'm not a coach or something, not a fast runner too, just an ordinary person who just want to share what I've learned and my personal experiences to individuals who are interested to be a marathoner someday.

[bestfriendnijerome]

^Nice post, sis! Buti na lang I always say, "I ran 5k...6k, etc" and never "I ran a 3k MARATHON!" hahahaha

[whitelady17]

thanks, I had once made a booboo like that. lol 5k marathon. may nabasa akong blog about it kaya todo change ako kaagad sa post ko.

[redsh0es]

fun run lang talaga yung mga under 42k category.. thank you sis for making this clear to all

[rheinfall18]

hmmm parang nagamit ko term na to ah hehe most beginners kasi does not research, importante rin un..pero ok tong thread na to!

[whitelady17]

no problem po, minsan kasi mahirap mag correct sa mga bago pa lang sa running mahirap in a way na baka ma offend sila kapag sinabihan ng tama or baka isipin naman na mayabang etc

[Golda_Magsaysay]

Hi mga sis! Paano mag prepare for a marathon? Yun kasi yung nasa bucket list ko, pero di ko alam kung kakayanin ko kung hindi pa ako masyadong fit. Sa tingin ninyo?

[whitelady17]

hi Golda, congrats in advance kasi you are making your first move to achieve your goal running your first marathon. There are many training programs all over the web, basically dapat alam mo kung anong event or saang running event ka mag join ng marathon mo. para ma check mo ang timeline mo, for first timers usually mga 5 months traning prior sa marathon race hah. Anong run ba ang gusto mo salihan?

[airish_2]

magsisimula pa lang nasa bucket list namin ito ni bf syempre sali muna sa fun run tapos pataas ng pataas

[piatos]

balak ko din sumali sa fun run sa sept 29 5k daw.   im newbie kakayanin ko ba kung araw-araw ako magbrisk walking and konting jogging? thanks

[whitelady17]

hi sis Piatos, kaya mo naman matapos ang 5k. Ang gawin mo mag 1minute run ka, then 1 minute walk, para may time na maka recover ang legs mo. Then since next week na pala ang debut mo sa 5k. gawin mo ang 1min wa/1min run in 30 minutes. orasan mo na dapat until 30 mins ka muna. Para masanay ang katawan mo na ganun ang ginagawa mo. Then alternate ka hah. Kapag nag traning ka ngayon, bukas leave it as your recovery day (no training) then a day after traning ulit. Practice iyong breathing mo, don't forget to eat before and after the traning. Carbs ang dapat ito ang fuel mo eh

Good job Airish traning  lang

[ButHonestly]

balak ko din sumali sa fun run sa sept 29 5k daw.   im newbie kakayanin ko ba kung araw-araw ako magbrisk walking and konting jogging? thanks

Maam, try mo 5 minute walk. Then 2 mins jog, 1 min walk, 2 mins jog 1 min walk 2 mins jog. Alternate.

If may time ka, punta kang UP ACAD oval. Try mo umikot ng dalawa following that jog-walk routine. Pag nakadalawang ikot ka at buhay ka pa, then mani mo na 5k mo sa sept 29.

[rheinfall18]

Maam, try mo 5 minute walk. Then 2 mins jog, 1 min walk, 2 mins jog 1 min walk 2 mins jog. Alternate.

If may time ka, punta kang UP ACAD oval. Try mo umikot ng dalawa following that jog-walk routine. Pag nakadalawang ikot ka at buhay ka pa, then mani mo na 5k mo sa sept 29.

isang ikot sa oval is 2.2k so kapag naka-dalawa ka, keri mo na 5k nyan! ^^

pero depende po sa track e, yung neopolitan near sm faiview 1k isang ikot pero medyo mahirap tumakbo dahil may part na mataas talaga unlike sa ibang tracks patag lang..just my opinion and experience ^^

[piatos]

naglakad ako kanina medyo malayo paakyat at pababa dito lang sa amin tapos dumiretso na ako ng palengke hala! feeling ko matatanggal na ang puso ko ang sakit haha!  Try ko ulit bukas with jogging naman baka ok na ako hehe.  Pag may time try ko dyan sa UP hehe malapit ako sa neopolitan kaso parang nakakatakot magjogging dun.  thanks sisses whitelady, buthonestly and rheinfall

[ayka]

i've never been in a marathon my entire life. hanggang treadmill lang ako. 

[FieryAngel027]

Glad there is a thread for this! Not yet a full marathoner here, goal ko yun next year. So far, 32k is my longest distance, RU3.

[whitelady17]

nice to hear that sis, keep it up! and maybe you can also try ultra marathon

[FieryAngel027]

Yup! One of my goals. Step by step muna. after this 32k, 42k naman pero next year na. For now, ipon muna ko ng 21ks.

[FieryAngel027]

Yup! One of my goals. Step by step muna. after this 32k, 42k naman pero next year na. For now, ipon muna ko ng 21ks.

[FieryAngel027]

Yup! Goal ko din maging isang full marathoner, pero next year na. For now, ipon muna ko long runs.