Addict&lightthecandle,
To raise your aerobic threshold for a marathon you really just need to run more. It's hard to determine since I am not with you observing you run. Just longer runs slow and easy. maybe once a week increase your runs. and only once a week do a longer run. I have my long runs on my day off. Usually a 10+ mile run. the rest of the week is 8 mile runs. another good idea is to do split workouts. try an am run then a pm run. And there is nothing wrong with doing an combination of running and walking. I just posted on my blog the benefits of walking for people getting back into shape. I probably confused you more and I am sorry. There is many books out there that give great info on doing a first marathon from scratch. If you want any help from me just let me know I will give it my best. I could talk all day about this and maybe not even get the answer you need. without background on the athlete. I hope both of you attempt a marathon you will love it. and they are addicting and can lead to toher things such as ultramarathons and/or triathlons. enought said
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