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| This is a very inspirational thread. 
I just started running for the first time in my life in the fall while doing the couch to 5k plan and then did the Silvesterlauf fun run, really enjoyed it, and would like to do more. I'm not even remotely ready for a half marathon, but I'd like to try some 8-10km stuff in the next few months and then go from there. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to try next, or how to take it to the next level? I'm a big, slow guy, so I'm not in it to compete, just to complete. | |
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Well done for making that first step.
I think races are great running motivators. It's easy to drift off track without something to aim for and the beauty of a race is that it's a defined target rather than something a bit vague.
Here are lots of local races - there's a
pdf program which shows all the races and distances.
The other thing that people recommend is to join a running group. There are a few on this forum.
Have fun.