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[–] AstralPath@lemmy.ca 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

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/

[–] pathief@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

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.

[–] AstralPath@lemmy.ca 1 points 3 months ago

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.