The preparations for my first ever marathon started around 3 months prior to the marathon – Around June 2009. I was totally aware of the task ahead (I thought so anyway). Based on my research on the net, the unofficial prerequisite for most first time marathoners was atleast one half-marathon (21kms) and/or a few long running events. When I decided to start training for the Sydney marathon, I had no half marathon experience. In fact, the most (and only) running event I did was the Brighton Beach ‘Fun Run’ – 10km.
I still decided to give it a go with the only aim for crossing the finish line and hoped my general fitness will get me there. My fitness level / events profile consisted of the following when I started my marathon training:
· BJC Muay Thai Black Singlet (obtained 28/06/09)
· North Bondi Classic Ocean swim (08/02/09) – 2KM swim – Official time 51:53
· Sydney Harbour Classic swim (01/03/09) – 2KM swim – Official time 36:34
· North Steyne Classic Ocean swim (02/05/09) – 2.8Km swim – Official time 1:06:06.73
· Brighton Beach Dash - 10KM fun run – Official time 00:52:51
· The most I’ve run was around 18KMs
· Around 5 hours of Muay thai training per week
All of the above was in the last year. I’ve been doing muay thai for about 2+ years. Prior to that, I wasn’t really into fitness except for the occasional gym visits and squash games (which usually ended at Oporto’s! :)
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