Combining Fitness with Running (marathon training)

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Hello Fitness.com!

I am new here, so sorry in advance if this is not something you ask around here, or I put it in the wrong place!

I have recently made a bet with a friend that I can run a marathon approximately around May (Copenhagen Marathon)

I have not been running for along time as I have always thought running combined with fitness didn't go along very well.

However, I have read a few articles that does say it is possible. What are your thoughts, and will it damage my possibility to practice fitness as much as I currently strive to do? (I go to fitness 4-5 days a week in a 3split program)

The marathon is supposed to be done within 4 hours, so for a firsttimer it is not that easy of a task, as of what I have heard(?)

As a sitenote I have completed a half-marathon 4-5 years ago. And another is I unfortunately do tend to get some minor "shin splints" (is this the correct translation??)

Hope to get some good respons!
Anders
 
What are you considering to be "fitness"? An unfit person is not going to be able to run a marathon well at all.

There's very little in terms of types of training and working out that's going to make you a worse runner. Competitive runners regularly do weight training and cross-training alongside their running.

As for the shin splints, stretch and roll out your calves.
 
I have been working out about 9 month quite seriously with decent results doing a 3split program.

I am ofcourse going to use a specific program closer to the actual marathon in May, my question was how the combination of running around 3 times a week along with serious fitness would work out.
 
If you're doing weight training, it will not impede your running unless you start overtraining running your body down. If you start feeling too fatigued or aren't recovering from soreness like you think you should be, then it might be a good time to cut back on something. Otherwise, go for it.
 
Jrahien said:
If you're doing weight training, it will not impede your running unless you start overtraining running your body down. If you start feeling too fatigued or aren't recovering from soreness like you think you should be, then it might be a good time to cut back on something. Otherwise, go for it.
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So the conclusion is this would not go along well?
 
If you want to run a marathon next year and gain 5kg of muscle in the same period, little to no chance.
If you are already fit and want to keep most of the other abilities and your muscle mass and still run the marathon, this should be achievable, as long as you increase your food intake.

4 hours requires just over 6.5mph average, so get training as going from nothing to 6.5mph for a full marathon will take commitment. It is perfectly realistic and achievable and if you have done a half marathon before without issue you were about a third of the way there.
If possible find an 18 mile run either organised by a club or just one you set up a few months before the marathon. This is roughly where most go hypoglycemic, hit the wall, and if you can do 18 miles without issue there is a good chance you will be fine for the marathon.

Good luck and enjoy.
 
Marathon is a big deal! And you have just about 9 months to prepare. Most experts say you gotta lift weights to prepare apart from running, it keeps your muscles conditioned and your upper body strong. So what you’re doing is right but plan the running schedule well and don’t slack down in giving your body the recovery time.
 
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