Couch to 1/2 marathon?

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cdpatch Newbie
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Posted: 08/08/08 - 12:46 Post subject: Couch to 1/2 marathon?

I am overweight, and I need to lose weight. I have always admired runners, and used to do some running in high school, but I have not done any running or any other exercise since (1996).

I really want to create a goal for myself, and there is a half marathon at Disney in March 2009. If I start now (August 2008). Do you think it is doable to go from the couch to running a half marathon by then?

Aristau Newbie
Joined: 24 Oct 2008 Posts: 1	\| Back to top

Posted: 10/24/08 - 10:39 Post subject: Did you find your answer?

Are you thinking about doing the disney Princess 1/2 Marathon?
I signed up this morning for it.

No clue what I am getting into, I weigh 220 and have sitting on the couch down pat!

Would love to have a training buddy for accountability. We could end up meeting at the finish line!

Anne

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