Could You Run a Marathon a Week? (One Woman Is Doing It For Cancer Research)

by SodaHead Sports Posted 2012/06/25 19:00:00

Related Topics: Sports, Running, Marathon, Cancer, cancer research, Julie Weiss, Money, Action, Member

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Julie Weiss knows all too well how terrible and deadly cancer is. While she was never diagnosed with cancer, her father was. Tragically, it was pancreatic cancer that ended his life. Now the Santa Monica, California resident is making the ultimate pledge: run 52 marathons in 52 weeks. Why, you ask? To raise money for cancer research.

How does running fit in this story in the first place? Weiss' father passed away just one week before she qualified for the prestigious Boston Marathon. Yes, Weiss realizes 52 weeks equates to one whole calendar year. Yes, we're sure she also knows how hard on the body one marathon can be -- let alone 52. However, from the sound of things, there's definitely no stopping her from her goals.

Weiss, who is a member of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network's TEAMHOPE, told KSDK.com "My goal is a million dollars....When people tell me I'm crazy or nuts, it means I'm on the right track and doing something good." So far, Weiss' official website marathongoddess.com has already raised over $100,000 towards her lofty and incredibly inspirational goal.

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Catgirl 2012/06/26 11:55:30

No

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Running?
What is this madness?!
But seriously, she is something to be saluted. Turning something she loves to do into a help for others is amazing.
This is one of those things i wish i could do, and not only on a physical level, but how selfless she is. That's an amazing goal she has set for herself and she is an amazing woman!
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Bob, the reasonable one 2012/06/26 06:26:15

No

I'm not in that kind of shape at all... :(
I hope she stays healthy, it's a hell of a goal to accomplish...In my twenties I did a couple of marathons but they were spaced way apart...I can't imagine doing it weekly...I also did one triathalon each summer and the next day was devoted to sleeping and not getting out of bed...

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Rubyking 2012/06/26 05:52:05

Yes

simple

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carrotcat 2012/06/26 05:38:13

Yes

I believe I am in excellent condition. I am a pretty fast runner too, and I don't tire easily.

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Your Favorite Nerd Guru 2012/06/26 05:30:03

Yes

If I am in shape, I can run about 50-60 miles per week. I cannot run a complete marathon at once, but some runs are about the distance of a half marathon

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glass_butterfly ~YSU~ 2012/06/26 05:00:09

No

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Yeah... after the first week....

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*Mahoga... to glass_b... 2012/06/27 03:31:57

lol

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The One 2012/06/26 04:01:21

No

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I might be able for those titties though!!!LOL

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rkrkelly01 2012/06/26 03:44:24

Yes

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if you trained you could when people train to run a marathon they run almost one every other day so if you train for it it is definitely possible to run one a week

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JCLadybug 2012/06/26 03:44:08

Yes

If I was in marathon shape and was committed to it (and no injuries) then, I think I could run a marathon a week for a year. Right now, I am barely in 5K shape and have tendentious in my left foot (hence the barely in 5K shape). I'll see a doctor....after my 5K in 2 weeks.

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antlergirl21 2012/06/26 03:36:31

No

Not that I wouldn't love to or anything, I just don't think I'd be able to handle it.

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Redneck 2012/06/26 03:35:04

Yes

Oh wait, I thought you said "run a marathon IN a week". I think I could finish in seven days.

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Medulla Oblongata 2012/06/26 03:17:20

No

I'm so out of shape I can't even run for five minutes.... anymore.

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Michellyduh 2012/06/26 03:17:14

No

BUT I'D TRY ! :) For Cancer.

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Raphy 2012/06/26 02:52:34

No

Whats the point. Your wearing out your knees with all that damn running. I think of easier ways for cancer research than running 52 in 52 weeks......

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retrograve 2012/06/26 02:46:34

No

I couldn't run one for a life time. Good lady.

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Flamingolady 2012/06/26 02:24:02

No

If I were physically able, maybe, but no, I would not run a marathon ever now.

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Pookie 2012/06/26 02:10:30

No

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Silent Bob 2012/06/26 02:07:05

No

+1
But good for her!!!

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butiful12324 2012/06/26 01:39:54

No

heeeeeeell no! i mean im skinny but im NOT fit! lol

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tobe 2012/06/26 01:27:19

No

+1
im asthmatic

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Rob 2012/06/26 01:08:52 (edited)

No

I could run perhaps one marathon. At the very end there should be a six foot deep hole for me to fall into after crossing the finish line cause I'll have just died. But YOU GO GIRL!!

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JackoClubs 2012/06/26 01:07:38

No

.....way. it's great that she wants to do so, and inspiring.
However, an ex-Marine from West Virginia, Jamie Summerlin, is running across America, 30-40 miles a day, for Wounded Warrior Project.

http://runforwwp.com/

That's a marathon a DAY.
Beat that, lady.

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joe mauro 2012/06/26 00:57:27

No

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but i could run a weak marathin

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louisa 2012/06/26 00:34:39

Yes

yea it would be possible, that's like 5 miles a day for 5 days a week..not bad.

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Mel the Witch POTL PWCM~JLA 2012/06/26 00:32:57

No

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I only run when chased

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Grizzle 2012/06/26 00:24:14

No

I don't want to DRIVE 26 miles let alone run it.

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gregaj7 2012/06/25 23:56:53

No

Not even with a gun to my head.

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Ally C. 2012/06/25 23:52:40

Yes

I'm not sure I could, actually... Maybe one per month? I'd try, though

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ChrisK1969 2012/06/25 23:46:14
mgbmere 2012/06/25 23:34:55

No

There are other ways to earning money for cancer studies. It's great what she's doing, but me personally.... No.

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Watts 2012/06/25 23:33:38

No

that said, I would definitely have a go for a good cause, I have run a marathon, cycled down the UK, walked across the county, had my head shaved, I would have a go, I'm in training again as I'd like to complete another marathon or run the Great Northern Run.

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Willski 2012/06/25 23:21:25

No

a marathon a week? that's nothing compared to what Eddie Izzard did, without training...
By no, i couldn't. I'm far from athletic.

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Kibbles 2012/06/25 23:19:52

No

NOt yet at least, I'm still trying to whip this body into better shape. I'm not tackling a marathon until I'm sure I can run the distance.

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Jessica 2012/06/25 23:16:57

No

I'd be lucky to achieve my goal of completing a 5k in under 40 minutes for Cross Country xD ..I wish her the best on her own goal! I hope she makes it!

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taitaFalcon23 2012/06/25 23:16:10

No

While I admire the endeavor, I'd get bored

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Merna 2012/06/25 23:08:36

No

I'm still *trying* to get in shape...

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Jan Haskell 2012/06/25 22:59:06

No

Wish I could ... it would probably take me a week to "run" one :)

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MW121 2012/06/25 22:52:44

Yes

I probably could since I love to run and I run everyday, but I don't think I would do a marathon everyweek.. Maybe one per month... That's great she's doing that...

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volley15 2012/06/25 22:43:42

No

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I couldn't. I'm not a runner. Still I wish her the best of luck on her journey.

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