Training for my first Marathon Relay?

Question

I watched a marathon this weekend and I was so inspired that next year I want to run a Marathon relay with 3 friends. The distance is between 6 and 6.75 miles.

I used to be in XC, but I wasn't very good. Now I don't run at all. I bike and rollerblade a lot though.

When should I start training for this race (May 2009)? I want to be decent (an hour or less). How do I go about getting in shape again?

I am scared!

Thanks

Answer 1

You're going to lose to an Ethiopian. They are fast and have a ton of endurance.

Answer 2

Type runners in you search engine and plenty of websites will appear with advise and the running gear.