Health Q+A
David Kirby - Huncote's resident health expert answers your questions
Q: I want to run a marathon and I have only just started running. How long will it take before I am ready?

A: This can depend on the individual, age, health and fitness level. Firstly it may be worth seeking advice from your doctor, a sort or personal MOT. If all is well then, it would be possible to be ready in 6 months, but I think a year is a better time scale. There are many basic schedules available in the publication 'Runners World'.

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