Feel free to define “average” how you see fit. This isn’t about debating what is average person. Comparisons to the averages in your age / friend group are fine too.

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      Incremental training. I started with Couch-to-5K. Highly recommend. Once you complete that program, increment weekly distance by no more than 10% per week until you reach your goal.

      https://c25k.com/

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        It’s funny, I used that program several years ago when I didn’t exercise at all. Currently running around 9km, three times a week.

        I have this unrealistic dream to run the marathon but I feel like even if I could physically do it, I’d get bored. Half marathon seems doable, though.

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          I’m working on the same goal but I’m sidelined with ankle issues so I’ve been cycling like a madman instead. Hopefully I can restart my training plan this coming tuesday.

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      Well, generally speaking the easiest way to do that is to stop only once you’re past the 20k mark.

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        Have you tried this “not stopping” technique yourself? Sounds like snake oil, to be honest…

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          Not stopping would require me to actually start first. I haven’t gotten that far yet. Seems to be the difficult part.