what compels people to try such a thing. what a demonic ritual of pain endurance. it’s not for me. but i am planning in running a 2mile race this summer, i’ve been training for it on the treadmill. i don’t think i could run more than 3 miles or a 5k to be honest, and have never entertained the idea of running a marathon or even a half marathon. i think it’s just something people do, to check off their bucket list.
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I’ve run two marathons, one pre-onset and one post-onset. my pre time was significantly better than the post time. but I was most proud of completing it after I had taken ill.
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Wow @gene that is really impressive. I’m jogging 4 km’s a day but going to have a go soon at running 10k in one session. I’d be very happy with that but it’s hard work carrying all these extra pounds.
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the impetus of being youthful. @rogueone: I’m glad to hear your getting your daily workouts. I’m carrying about 15% more lbs than I should. Make sure you are eating right! Don’t want all the hard work to be offset by a poor diet. Keep on truckin’!
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This might sound kind of wimpy, but I’m too old to run a marathon. I’m 61 years old. My brother told me about this pregnant girl who ran a marathon and then delivered her baby a few hours later. I found it hard to believe, but you never know.
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no way would I, even off meds I’m just not interested I’d stick to my peaceful alone time jogs in the park
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It used to be one of my better pleasures to go to a park at the stillest time of morning and work out in the place. There is nothing like that runner’s high.
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Yea. I miss that feeling.
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I can hardly walk!
No way would I be able to run in a marathon!
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@Wave: the journey starts with a step. it doesn’t have to lead to running 26.2 miles, but a 5k could be a starting goal.
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People say that so much. I’ve tried and tried trust me jogging is my passion in life.
But I never get anywhere whilst on meds with jogging past the first week.
It just doesn’t work for me
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Yeah like my tag line says: One step at. time! 
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No way with my 300lb 43BMI, I will have a heart attack. I used to be best of my class in the beep test before my sz. I was very fast and weighted 127lb BMI 19.
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@anon90843118: please explain. meds effect us all differently, how do yours impact your passion?
@Wave: just noticed! 
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When I jog I can make it for the first week Im talking at a pace slower than walking BTW.
After the first week my legs just dont listen to my brain I want them to jog but they don’t. You’ve given me inspiration to try again though. And I will I’ll let you know how it goes.
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I’m way too out of shape right now to run marathon
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I’ve run a half-marathon in the past (not in a race)
Before that , I used to run 10km twice a week.
After my half marathon, I was so exhausted that I stopped almost everything.
In fact, I tried to run after my half but my perfs were so bad I stopped all kind of sport.
2 or 3 weeks ago, I’ve started again running !!! 
(It’s just a testimony, I think you can start running very late in your life)
Good evening !
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Around 4 years ago I ran/walked a 5km. Half marathon. With my daughter. I could never do that now unfortunately.
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i ran a full marathon while medicated on ap. I hit the wall at about mile six. I just thought, “I have to keep going.” I thought about my life and what a tragic turn had occurred. But I kept going, counting one mile at a time.
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You on aripiprazole?
Well done BTW!
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