Running a marathon at 13?

Question

ok well i just ran a half a marathon and it was fairly easy so now i would like to run a full marathon. what do you think? is it a good idea?

im 13 years old

Answer 1

if you think you can do it than yes do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 2

NO You will feel it for the rest of your life if you do

Answer 3

I don't believe there are marathons that allow 13 year olds to compete for the full race.  Half-marathons and marathon teams let kids join in, but a full marathon won't.

Answer 4

Don't hurt yourself too much.You are only just getting started, and obviously have good genetics for endurance. There is plenty of time, and please excuse the expression "don't be in a hurry!". Above all, the goal really is to get yourself the hard body of a marathoner, not beat somebody, or impress a stopwatch, or cater to some slacker's personal failures they hope to project onto your possibilities at the expense of injuring you, or someone's dreams of "beating some other school's numbers!" It is a good idea to work up to whatever you can do that doesn't mess you up. Regards, Larry.

Answer 5

sure u can if U BELIEVE!!!!

Answer 6

if you can do 13 miles and do fine i thing you can push yourself and do 26 miles but practice practice practice it will be hard but I'm sure you can do it at 13 that is amazing great job i hope everything goes extremely well ,you should definitely do it

Answer 7

I heard of a 13 year running a marathon and even an ultra marathon. So, if she can do it, you can do it too!

Answer 8

Sure.  Go for it.  Just be smart about your training and don't push yourself too hard too fast.  You can find all sorts of marathon training schedules on-line.