We are pleased to announce that on March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor will be introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the upcoming changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

What would be a good endurance goal?

LJay89
LJay89 Posts: 91 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Trying to up the old cardio get a bit fitter in that respect. What would be a good endurance goal to go for??

Replies

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,876 Member
    If you like cycling, get involved in randonneuring / audax. :)
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    What's your favourite CV sport or activity? (Cardio is far too broad a term.)
    What is your current level?

    When I started cycling my goals ramped up over time as my fitness and endurance improved.
    20 miles, 50 miles, metric Century (100km), Century (100 miles), 200km.
  • MichelleWithMoxie
    MichelleWithMoxie Posts: 1,817 Member
    Well it depends where you’re cardio fitness level is at right now. I’m a distance runner, so partial to that. It’s simple and requires minimal equipment. But do what you enjoy and will continue doing.
  • deannalfisher
    deannalfisher Posts: 5,600 Member
    what kind of things do you like doing? endurance could be training for a marathon; doing long distance swims; cycling; rucking; multi-day events etc
  • pondee629
    pondee629 Posts: 2,469 Member
    edited March 2019
    It's personal. Ask yourself: "What do I want to do?" There's your goal. Of course, like everything else in life, once you achieve it, another will pop up to take it's place. There is never A "goal", there is a never ending series of steps, hopefully leading upward and better.
  • firef1y72
    firef1y72 Posts: 1,579 Member
    Depends what you enjoy doing. I run and my current endurance goal is to get through 2 marathons 2 weeks apart. This time last year it was to get through the 1 and the year before it was to complete a 5k. So even in one activity it's all relative.

    When I can't get out to do my long run my endurance goal is 2hrs of steady state cardio .(definitely more mind over matter than actual ability as so boring).

    Then I have other goals for a few other things, that I guess could be considered endurance if you consider I'd like to be able to do more of them without stopping.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    edited March 2019
    LJay89 wrote: »
    Trying to up the old cardio get a bit fitter in that respect. What would be a good endurance goal to go for??

    depends what you like doing cardio-wise?

    I'm a runner, my ultimate goal this year is to run a marathon.
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    LJay89 wrote: »
    Trying to up the old cardio get a bit fitter in that respect. What would be a good endurance goal to go for??

    Where are you right now (can you run 5K, 10K or more.....do you like running?) ? What would be your idea of fun? One of my goals for this year is a half-iron distance triathlon but it's a 100% personal thing.
  • lalalacroix
    lalalacroix Posts: 834 Member
    I'm a hiker so my endurance goal is a long thru hike.

    What are the cardio exercises that you like?
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    25% more than what you can currently do. When you achieve that, 25% more etc.Try to increase 10% at a time towards your next goal..
  • funjen1972
    funjen1972 Posts: 949 Member
    https://www.livestrong.com/article/154836-goal-setting-ideas-to-improve-cardiorespiratory-endurance/

    This article might help.
  • littlegreenparrot1
    littlegreenparrot1 Posts: 706 Member
    Triathlon, adventure race, obstacle course race, duathlon, etc etc

    I'm doing a trail half marathon
    Depends what you like....
  • LJay89
    LJay89 Posts: 91 Member
    Sorry I realise I was quite broad. I like doing strongman activities I guess... dragging a dog sledge, working with the atlas (lighter versions!), I don't mind treadmill so I guess running would be quite nice.

    The thing is I am quite strong as I lift but cardio wise I can't run a mile.

    I want something that I can do anywhere so perhaps running. I have access to a bike but I live in a flat so dragging it up and down is a pain.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    LJay89 wrote: »
    Sorry I realise I was quite broad. I like doing strongman activities I guess... dragging a dog sledge, working with the atlas (lighter versions!), I don't mind treadmill so I guess running would be quite nice.

    The thing is I am quite strong as I lift but cardio wise I can't run a mile.

    I want something that I can do anywhere so perhaps running. I have access to a bike but I live in a flat so dragging it up and down is a pain.

    there you go then, start with the goal of running a mile

    sign up for a 5k in a few months time.
  • LJay89
    LJay89 Posts: 91 Member
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    LJay89 wrote: »
    Sorry I realise I was quite broad. I like doing strongman activities I guess... dragging a dog sledge, working with the atlas (lighter versions!), I don't mind treadmill so I guess running would be quite nice.

    The thing is I am quite strong as I lift but cardio wise I can't run a mile.

    I want something that I can do anywhere so perhaps running. I have access to a bike but I live in a flat so dragging it up and down is a pain.

    there you go then, start with the goal of running a mile

    sign up for a 5k in a few months time.

    Yes I think that will be a good plan. Thanks!
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    LJay89 wrote: »
    Sorry I realise I was quite broad. I like doing strongman activities I guess... dragging a dog sledge, working with the atlas (lighter versions!), I don't mind treadmill so I guess running would be quite nice.

    The thing is I am quite strong as I lift but cardio wise I can't run a mile.

    I want something that I can do anywhere so perhaps running. I have access to a bike but I live in a flat so dragging it up and down is a pain.

    Sounds like great training for cyclocross. :smiley:
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    Short, medium, or long term?
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 35,279 Member
    LJay89 wrote: »
    Sorry I realise I was quite broad. I like doing strongman activities I guess... dragging a dog sledge, working with the atlas (lighter versions!), I don't mind treadmill so I guess running would be quite nice.

    The thing is I am quite strong as I lift but cardio wise I can't run a mile.

    I want something that I can do anywhere so perhaps running. I have access to a bike but I live in a flat so dragging it up and down is a pain.

    Since it sounds like you're used to structure in your workouts, and are thinking of running, a couch to 5K (C25K) app might be appealing.
This discussion has been closed.

Categories