🎙️ This week, we’re breaking down one of the most confusing parts of running: setting the right goal for where you actually are. From Instagram comparison traps to marathon time myths, we talk through how to choose between time, distance, and consistency goals, and why trying to do everything at once often leads to burnout or injury. 🏃‍♀️

Realistic Running Goals 2026 | From Beginner to Marathon
Uplift Conversations, Season 02, Ep. 52
▪️ Time vs Distance vs Consistency – How to choose the right goal for your current fitness
▪️ Beginner to Advanced – What realistic progress actually looks like from 5K to marathon
▪️ Training Frequency Truths – How many runs per week you really need to improve
▪️ Marathon Time Myths – Why sub 3 and sub 4 goals can be unrealistic for first-timers
▪️ From 5K to Ultra – Typical training timelines explained simply
▪️ Consistency Over Perfection – Why hitting 70 percent of your plan is often enough

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Similar to the Strength Goals calculator, here is the running one: https://runninglevel.com/

You can also check the London Marathon Good for Age standards here:
https://www.londonmarathonevents.co.u...

And the Championship times here:
https://www.londonmarathonevents.co.u...