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I want to do a half marathon -- but walking, not running

29 replies

theobear · 24/03/2018 19:41

Is this even a thing? I can't see how I can fit running into my life with a full time job and a toddler, and I like walking. I can do it in my lunch break without needing a shower afterwards and take the toddler in the buggy at the weekend. Will it be strange if I sign up for a race on this basis? I need a push towards getting fitter but need to be realistic about what I can achieve. Are there any particularly walker-friendly half marathons? Many thanks for your advice.

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nobutreally · 24/03/2018 19:45

Whereabouts are you based - the moon-walk/half moon are traditionally walked races www.walkthewalk.org/challenges/

RunMummyRun68 · 24/03/2018 19:44

The bigger ones will cater for walkers as they are usually raising money for charity

But there's a cutoff time with most runs, so you would need to be quite quick I guess

How about run/walk Galloway method? At parkrun this morning some women were doing it.... I was impressed

GoldenOrb · 24/03/2018 19:44

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MyRunMyPace · 24/03/2018 19:43

Some half marathons would be suitable I think - you just need to look to see if there's a cut-off time and work out if this would be long enough for you to complete the distance.