Can I train for 26.2 by Nov 31?

Question

I am 42 years old and am going to run my 3rd 1/2 marathon this weekend. My longest run was 16 miles 3 weeks ago and I was sore but not dead. Should I push the envelope and try to train for a marathon on the 31st of November or wait for the next one after winter is over?

10k time 49.58

1/2 marathon time 207.36

Answer 1

Go for it.  You have 3 months that should be plenty of time to add 10 miles to your longest run.

Answer 2

Would really depend on your goals?  Are you satisfied with your times in the 10K and half marathon?  

Once you can run a 1/2 marathon - a marathon is just twice!  

In my opinion - you should wait improve your 10K and 1/2 marathon times. Concentrate on finding a marathon - for example Hawaii, Big Sur so you can go on vacation and relax after the race!  Good luck with your LSD - long slow distance ;-)

Answer 3

There is no reason why you couldn't run a marathon by November. You may not do as well as you could, if you have a little more time to train, but you sound like you are in good shape.

Use the 1/2 marathon to boost you into the next marathon.