Is running my first marathon at 22 sensible?

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9 years ago 09/05/2016 1:51pm EDT

I'm 22 and have been running for just over three years now. I ran the following times this summer off 45-50 miles per week from around Oct-June:

5k - 15:48

10k - 32:57

HM - 73:44

I have a bit of itch about doing a marathon but don't want to damage my body leaving injury problems in the future.

I know I would be capable of running a mediocore marathon off a relatively low mileage. My aim would be to break 2:40 on my debut. What sort of mileage would be necessary to run that sort of time in the months before hand and would you recommend it based on my prior years training?

Just looking for a bit of advice to plan my winters training, thanks

9 years ago 09/05/2016 2:01pm EDT

re: Marathon Debut

Go for it.

Pick a decent training plan, keep your mileage up (I'm thinking you should be really comfortable in the 60 to 70 range for a 2:40, but it depends on the person), feel it out and just consider it a learning experience. If your training is smart you shouldn't run into any problems with hurting your body.

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