Is 17 too young to run a marathon?

Not if he hobby jogs it. I have a co worker who "runs" a marathon every month. I was impressed until I looked his times up on Athlinks and his average time was 6 hours. To me that closer to a road hike than a run.

So it depends on the definition of running. 1970's running vs 2010's running. Boston Qualifier running vs Rock and Roll running. Racing club running vs Team in Training/Race for the Cure running.

Im 17 and my goal is to break 3 this year, no, run!

No, it is not too young. I did 2 thons the summer I was 16. I went in to xc in the fall a MUCH better runner. Go for it.

Prepare properly and respect the distance. If so, yes.

No. Many report of kids your age doing 100-milers.

i wasnt saying it is too young im encouraging it

I'm 16 and already did 2 I'm fast enough to be around 3:05 but went out to fast on both and hit the wall and finished in 4 hours.

go for it

Absolutly not. Ever heard of Mitch Kingery?

Looking back, it was probably better to run a marathon at age 17 than at age 37. Probably would have recovered better and less interruption in training. After 35 the body doesn't bounce back like it used to.

Runner111111 wrote:

Is 17 too young to run a marathon?

What about that Hadley gal?