I don’t think there’s any strict rules to live by on this one. I built up to a marathon on minimal running experience with 1 year to prepare. I came out fine. It’s not a one size fits all question or answer. I think so long as you’ve identified a plan to follow and work out your goals, why not. It’s like anything in life. Prepare well. Set reasonable expectations. You’re not getting any younger by delaying it.
New runners should not jump straight to the marathon distance. Spend a few years working on speed and shorter distances first.
Your shoes are not causing your shin splints. It’s your training.
I don’t think there’s any strict rules to live by on this one. I built up to a marathon on minimal running experience with 1 year to prepare. I came out fine. It’s not a one size fits all question or answer. I think so long as you’ve identified a plan to follow and work out your goals, why not. It’s like anything in life. Prepare well. Set reasonable expectations. You’re not getting any younger by delaying it.
I mean sure you can do it and be fine but it’s not the optimal progression if you want to become your absolute fastest
100% when i slowed down and ran shorter everyday instead of devoting larger blocks of time every other day my pain went away.