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About Rick Karboviak, CSCS
Expertise
First things first: I WILL NOT ASK QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO AN INJURY OR SORE AREA ON YOUR BODY, please seek medical advice from a doctor, physical therapist, athletic trainer, or chiropractor.
I can answer questions specifically for mile to 5K distances, preferably in regards to HS and recreational runners, since I coach JH/HS age athletes, and train recreationally-based runners (those who simply run for the enjoyment of it, not super-competitive).
I am also an expert in doing training with the assistance of a GPS speed & distance monitor, in tracking speeds, paces, and distances for measurements in intensity & volume of your workouts precisely.
My main running site is http://endure.speeddialcoach.com
Experience
Running coach 2001-2002, 2005-Present. Sports performance trainer since 2000 (CSCS)
Organizations
NSCA, NESTA, Knights of Columbus
Publications
Published in NSCA Strength & Conditioning Journal, April 2005 issue, on the topic of GPS speed/distance monitoring in outdoor athletes.
Education/Credentials
BS Exercise Science, NSCA-CSCS cert. Both since 2000
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You are here: Experts > Recreation/Outdoors > Running/Jogging > Jogging & Running > First Marathon Training.
Expert: Rick Karboviak, CSCS
Date: 7/7/2008
Subject: First Marathon Training.
Question
I have got into my first marathon. I am 5foot 8 and weigh 250 lbs. I am the strongest guy I know and squat over 600lbs. I have never been into running until lately. I have been running up to 14 miles. What is your favorite tool to use for marathon training. Any guideline. Am I crazy for trying a marathon being such a big guy?
Answer
Well, at your weight, you could be putting yourself into a situation where you could end up with high stress overuse injuries, from taking all that pounding from running. You may be able to squat 600 pounds, but there is 750-1000 pounds of force being transferred on one leg as you run, with each step you take. Hence, your body may be maximally strong, but not strong enough to withstand 26.2 miles of grounding & pounding of your joints on pavement. Since you can already cover 14 miles, I would suggest doing the half-marathon, if running up to that distance isn't causing you any major issues.
Rick Karboviak
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