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  • rockstarginaa
    rockstarginaa Posts: 1,529 Member
    It seems many of us have the same goal of running a sub 2 hour half marathon. Cheers to everyone, happy training and good luck reaching our goals. I'm always looking for new friends so add me if you feel inclined. :)
  • KimertRuns13_1
    KimertRuns13_1 Posts: 702 Member
    My goals for 2013 were - PR all distances (done) and run my 2nd marathon (done, 19 days ago).

    2014 goals -
    sub 2 hr half
    marathon #3
  • mjpTennis
    mjpTennis Posts: 6,165 Member
    2013 goals
    enjoy running and keep fit - check
    5k under 23 - race is next week

    2014 Goals -
    Enjoy running and keep fit and healthy
    Get my wife running again
    Get my 3 kids running routinely
    Run my first half marathon race
    Run first marathon race
    10k under 50 min
    5k under 22 min
    Run 1200 miles mostly outside
    Pick an ultra race for 2015
  • sarahz5
    sarahz5 Posts: 1,363 Member
    2013: finish my first triathlon; run my first half; run that half in under 2 hours - DONE, DONE and DONE
    2014: improve my time on a tri; run a half in 1:55; try for sub-25 5k but don't sweat it
    2015-16: run my first full
    2017 (the big 4-0): run the Paris to Versailles 16k with friends
    2017+: BQ (LOTS of work to do!!!)

    ETA - I am very, very motivated by pace. :laugh: It's so interesting to see what makes other runners run.
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    I'd be happy with completing any one of those:

    -running a sub 2:00 half
    -running a full (no time)
    -running a 25:00 5K

    We'll probably be latched onto the same pace bunny next May!
  • Lyerin
    Lyerin Posts: 818 Member
    I don't really have pace goals because I'm trying very hard to make it all about the running and not about competition as to how fast I go. I have so much in my life that is about winning and competition that I want running to be my selfish "all about me" thing.

    This is the first time I'm writing this down: I am going to run a half marathon in 2014 and finish it running. There. Now it's there in black and white. I just have to pick a race and go for it.
  • DymonNdaRgh40
    DymonNdaRgh40 Posts: 661 Member
    It would be cool to run another half marathon in under 2 hours.... just once. My first one I held back a lot and had plenty of juice left to kick in at the end. I need to really focus on intervals and finding the right pace.
  • sarahz5
    sarahz5 Posts: 1,363 Member
    I definitely don't see my pace-driven running as competitive. I think that's something some IRL friends misunderstand... I'm driven to improve against myself, and that's it. No middle of the pack runner has any reason to ever really worry about "competing" - around here, even if I end up meeting my dream of BQing someday, I still probably won't win my age group that often. :laugh: I have never even placed in my age group, and I'm not really concerned with doing so. I just want to improve. Same with lifting - I don't ever plan to compete, but I love seeing myself get stronger!
  • mjpTennis
    mjpTennis Posts: 6,165 Member
    2013: finish my first triathlon; run my first half; run that half in under 2 hours - DONE, DONE and DONE
    2014: improve my time on a tri; run a half in 1:55; try for sub-25 5k but don't sweat it
    2015-16: run my first full
    2017 (the big 4-0): run the Paris to Versailles 16k with friends
    2017+: BQ (LOTS of work to do!!!)

    ETA - I am very, very motivated by pace. :laugh: It's so interesting to see what makes other runners run.

    I think that Paris to Versailles run will get my wife running again :drinker:
    Great list. Good luck.
  • kaybeau
    kaybeau Posts: 198 Member
    get back into running and do another marathon I guess, such a shame that it takes so long away from family so I guess to run quicker, I doubt I will ever go above 26. miles now, I was surprised to get that far
  • essjay76
    essjay76 Posts: 465 Member
    Mine are mainly time goals:

    1. Sub 1:50 half (current is 1:55)
    2. Sub 4 full (4:13 current)
    3. Sub 50 minute 10k (51:10 unofficial PR)
    4. 23:xx 5k (old PR of 25:55 from 2011)
    5. 5:10 50k in Feb (it's going to be a road race. I've done a trail 50k so looking to improve on the distance)
    6. Sub 1:20 15k (current 1:20)
    7. Qualify for Boston in a few years.


    However, my number one goal is to keep running strong, healthy, and injury free. Going on three years without injury. Knock on wood!!
  • MelisRunning
    MelisRunning Posts: 819 Member
    My goal is to complete the 50 miler I am registered for before the time cut off. We are allowed 12 hours to complete the 50 miles. It will be a close thing.
  • KeithAngilly
    KeithAngilly Posts: 575 Member
    My main goal is to stay healthy and enjoy the effort. :o)

    My time-based goals are to qualify for Boston and run a sub-20 5K. I figure both goals are doable within the next 5 years and I am not in any particular rush.

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