My clubmate did Lonson to Brighton aged 19, 10 years later he's run Lonson in 2'34. Right now if you train right you should be able to run a marathon in less than 3 1/2 hours based on teh time for your half.
I can't see why it wouldn't be possible to run a marathon at 18 - I run marathons and I'm 22 - that's not far off and I've been running since i was 18! Good luck
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Well I'm doing one 3 days after my 18th (FLM)
So yer I think its pretty plausable! Aiming for a time of around 4hours aswell?
It's not UNrealistic - it depends on the person and the training.
If you do the training (without injuring yourself) then you can do the marathon.
As to what pace - no way of guessing unless you are running already.
If you've already done some races (or once you have) then use a calculator to get an idea of what you might do over other distances.
Which marathon are you wanting to do?
Any ideas or just any that come along?
And I will be doing FLM if the stupid online registration form recognises that I WILL actually be 18 on the day.
im 18 on the 23rd of april! and im doing FLM.
The race is on the 26th so you should be fine if you can get a charity place...
There are still plenty of golden bond places available!
So try and get one of them?