How are you different from the stereotypical "average person" in your country?
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Any tips to run 20k without stopping?
Well, generally speaking the easiest way to do that is to stop only once you're past the 20k mark.
Have you tried this "not stopping" technique yourself? Sounds like snake oil, to be honest...
Not stopping would require me to actually start first. I haven't gotten that far yet. Seems to be the difficult part.
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?
Bad weather for long runs is shit. Short runs tho? Just beast mode it! Conquer the elements! At least thats what I tell myself.
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/
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.
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.