1/2 Marathon Walkers?

I have never done anything like this before, but I am super excited and pumped to get started, and eventually run the full marathon!  But, for now I am walking the half marathon.  Anybody in Northern KY doing the same?  I could use some company, since the hubs is running the half marathon!  Look forward to hearing from everyone! 

Hi - I have recently starting training to participate in the 1/2 marathon walk.  I'm thinking of registering for this marathon in Cincinnati as my son goes to school at Xavier.  Do you think between now and then it's enough time to prepare for the 1/2 walk?  I can't run - no way, no how.  I love walking and have always wanted to participate in a marathon.  I live in Burlington, Vermont and our marathon here in May is all about the runners.   I'm 53 and would love to hook up with some other 1/2 walkers. 

Donna

Donna, you don't say how much you are walking right now -- how far and how often. A typical training program ramps you up to something around 13 miles (a little more or less depending on the program) gradually, then spends the last couple of weeks tapering so the muscles are fresh and ready for the race. That means you've only got a couple of weeks of real training left. Use them well! Don't try to do too much too soon or you risk injury -- yes, even walkers can get injured. Plus you'll probably be hurting a bit after you finish since you won't have really prepared. But I think it's possible if you have been walking regularly so far.

A great way to connect with other walkers is through Team Prevention. Check it out at http://www.prevention.com/cda/categorypage.do?channel=fitness&category=team.prevention.walk.it&topic=cincinnati.2009. I'm expecting that we'll have a large team at the Pig. You can meet people before the race at our pasta dinner or breakfast and find someone who walks at your pace so you have a walking partner for the race itself.

Beth

Hello Donna, Beth and Kim.... (all of the half-marathon walkers I saw on this forum)...

I too am walking a half Flying Pig Marathon. I have never done anything like this and am very pumped. I live near the course and have cheered for the #Flying Pig runners/walkers for years now (also a great experience) but this year, I am making the commitment to walk the 'half.' I started entering some fun tweets on Twitter with the nickname Cincy Walker Pig and hope to keep that up between now and the race. My twitter name is JoanneMaly if you want to join me on that. Good luck to you all and I am sure I will see you in about 23 days. 

Joanne Maly, Cincinnati, OH