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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    No credit debt. No drug/alc addictions… Can run 20k+ without stopping. Care about my digital privacy. Never put so much as a scratch on a single vehicle in my life (including forklifts and non-road vehicles). Know how to sail. Couldn’t care less about team sports.

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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.

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              I feel like the first week is actually the hardest. Then I start getting excited when I improve my times or distance and it becomes so much easier.

              My problem is that vacations and winter really ruin my motivation. Who wants to run for an hour when it’s pouring rain or freezing outside?

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                Bad weather for long runs is shit. Short runs tho? Just beast mode it! Conquer the elements! At least thats what I tell myself.