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Is it safe to run a marathon at 16?
A review of dozens of different marathons around the United States show that many of them put forth a requirement that runners be 18 years old. A few others set the bar at 16. A few more suggest 14 years old as the cutoff. A couple races don’t have age requirements, but do require parental consent.
How long should a 16 year old walk every day?
Physical activity guidelines for teens recommend that they get 1 hour or more of moderate to strong physical activity daily. In addition: Most of the physical activity should be aerobic, where they use large muscles and continue for a period of time.
Can running a marathon stunt your growth?
A: Running has not been shown to negatively affect growth plates.
Is it safe for kids to run a marathon?
A review article on children and marathons in the Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine supports Dr. Micheli’s statement, stating, “Training to run in a marathon, which is more than eight times the usual cross-country competitive racing distance, is an inappropriate activity for children and adolescents.”
What are the risks of running a marathon at 16?
The potential for overuse injuries, particularly on a body that’s not done growing. The psychological stress associated with such a grueling distance. There are risks of nutrition-related problems like eating disorders and calorie deficiencies. Heat stress and its effect on minors compared to adults. If someone wanted to do a marathon at 16—OK.
How many marathons should a teenager run in a year?
It is very important to use caution at this age with his training in general, but especially for the marathon distance. Two to four marathons a year is an ambitious goal for even an experienced adult marathoner, nevermind a growing teenager!
What is the average time to run a marathon?
Once you establish your goal time, figure out an average mile time to set an appropriate pace. Most marathon runners finish a mile every 10 minutes. The average mile time for men is between 9 and 11 minutes. Women average a mile every 10 to 12 minutes. Slow down your pace on most training days.