different goal at the opposite end of the spectrum a 5K perhaps. The stamina is there, so you just need to work on the speed.If youre not training for a marathon, you dont need any more three-hour Sunday runs especially if you want to improve your
commitments. And experiment with cross-training. If you give cycling and swimming a go you could progress to trying a triathlon. But above all, dont waste precious years and then regret it later. Bud Baldaro, coach and RW Contributing Editor
, as it will help motivate you and show you that you can fit it all in. Of course, the fitness you gain from your aerobics can only benefit your running, as does the strength, mobility and flexibility. I certainly think a half-marathon is a realistic goal if you try
. Some coaches prefer to keep track of the long run by time rather than distance, which is the approach we generally recommend for the slower groups in our marathon schedules.Your time goal for your longest run should approximate the total length of time
