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audih12
audih12 Posts: 11 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
So I stepped away from myfitnesspal to try to do it on my own, with the only success being that i gained 20#. So I am back. I ran my first half in several years in 2013 and am going to be running my first full Marathon October 2014!! Anyone else have any running goals for 2014?
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  • shelltherunner
    shelltherunner Posts: 33 Member
    I am doing the Rock and Roll half in March, the Hottest Half in August, and I am looking for a full to do in the fall.
  • acampbe2umd
    acampbe2umd Posts: 145 Member
    I typically only run, but my 2014 goals are trying a sprint triathlon and I'm also doing the Ragnar Relay! My only NY Resolution was to try a new race barring injuries and those are definitely both new to me!
  • mreeves261
    mreeves261 Posts: 728 Member
    My goal for 2014 is to run at least 1 race of any distance every month. I am shooting for a half in September and I have already signed up for a Century Ride in June. My January race is on the 18th and it's looking to be pretty cold.
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    I sarted ParkRunning last year, and did my 30th run on New Year's Day! So one of my goals is to earn my 50 ParkRuns red T shirt.

    And now that I can consistently run 5k in under 30 mins, I'd like to run a 10k in under an hour.
  • supertracylynn
    supertracylynn Posts: 1,338 Member
    Rock n Roll AZ half in a couple weeks.
    Surf City half in 5 weeks.
    Orange County half in May.
    Fontana half in June.
    Long Beach half in October
    Rock n Roll Vegas FULL in Nov.
  • eldamiano
    eldamiano Posts: 2,667 Member
    To beat my personal bests/ a few milestones over the distances I have run before - 5k, 10k, 10 mile, half marathon and marathon. There are a few 5k and 10k races I have scheduled and I would like to break 19 minutes and 40 minutes respectively.

    Yep. Parkruns all the way!
  • ElliottTN
    ElliottTN Posts: 1,614 Member
    Full marathon on April 26th in Nashville. Probably should have planned my first on a less hilly course but should be a good time regardless.
  • rduhlir
    rduhlir Posts: 3,550 Member
    Current goal is to run 4 half marathons (at least, debating on a 5th) and to hit 1K miles run/walked. And break 02:15:00 for the half marathon....first step is to break 02:25:00 in March.
  • Ainar
    Ainar Posts: 858 Member
    Current goal is to run 10k under 45 min. Maybe around 32 min eventually. I have no interest in half or full marathons tho. Too boring. Maybe I will sign up for 10k mud run this year, will see.
  • grimendale
    grimendale Posts: 2,153 Member
    I've got my first Tough Mudder in April, and I am planning on running my first half marathon later this year.
  • RunConquerCelebrate
    RunConquerCelebrate Posts: 956 Member
    running first half in March, wanted to run my second half in May but will not be able to make it out to Cali for that race. I have already signed up for another half in November. I have smaller races planned in between my two halfs.
  • beernpizza2
    beernpizza2 Posts: 553 Member
    Running my first ever half in April!
    I'm still a little out of shape from having a baby a few months ago, but I'll be ready by April.
  • dwithbenefithfc
    dwithbenefithfc Posts: 30
    to run as little as possible. haha :laugh: :laugh:
  • justal313
    justal313 Posts: 1,375 Member
    My first full Marathon is this July, my second ever half marathon is MAY (part of the marathon training schedule)

    I am currently in 3 running series.

    Warrior Dash, Tough Mudder and I am currently registered for a spartan sprint and heaven help me, I'm probably going to attempt the spartan trifecta especially since this year one of each of them are within a reasonable distance..
  • kaylajane11
    kaylajane11 Posts: 313 Member
    I worked my way through the C25K last year and, as someone who used to HATE running, I love it now! I did two 5k races last year, and will probably do several more this year. Also planning to do Warrior Dash at some point, and the Detroit Free Press half marathon in October. Not sure if I'll ever be interested in doing a full marathon - depends on how the half goes!
  • tempehforever
    tempehforever Posts: 183 Member
    I'm trying to get a half marathon PR (sub 2 hours!) in March or May this year.

    After that, my goal is to take a bit of a distance running break and focus more on strength training and swimming for a bit. But I reeeeeeally want to hit my time goal first, dammit! I've run 4 half marathons and weirdly, my best time was my very first one--I want to actually improve!

    #1 goal above all else: don't. get. injured.
  • ItsMeGee3
    ItsMeGee3 Posts: 13,254 Member
    Full marathon in Nashville on April 26. Wish me luck. First full!
  • aussiesarah
    aussiesarah Posts: 68 Member
    I'm planning on running 2 half marathons this year (my 7th and 8th) and hoping to finally get a PB of under 1:48 at some point!!

    I've also started ParkRun recently and I'm aiming to beat 24mins for 5k.

    Watch out 2014!
  • tuckerrj
    tuckerrj Posts: 1,453 Member
    I'm still a little too big for full marathons, but at 5'9" and 225 lbs. I plan on running a 10k in less than an hour at the Christie Clinic in Illinois this April.
  • DymonNdaRgh40
    DymonNdaRgh40 Posts: 661 Member
    I'm doing a half marathon on the 18th of this month. I'd like to beat my time since I did this one last year. I have another scheduled in February but I'm not sure I'll get to do that one. If not I'll schedule another half in the fall sometime.

    I'm thinking about doing a full... but still not sure. If I decide to do a full it will be the LA marathon next year.
  • FiftyandGettingBetter
    FiftyandGettingBetter Posts: 611 Member
    So I stepped away from myfitnesspal to try to do it on my own, with the only success being that i gained 20#. So I am back. I ran my first half in several years in 2013 and am going to be running my first full Marathon October 2014!! Anyone else have any running goals for 2014?

    My goals, number one is to keep running. I just started in Oct of '13. Have done two 5k's and now training for my first half in March of this year. Not bad for an old man. lol
  • Lisah8969
    Lisah8969 Posts: 1,247 Member
    In 2013 I set a goal of doing one official race every month and ended the year with one Half Marathon, three 10ks, two 4 Milers, nine 5ks and a Warrior Dash. I won't be doing as many races this year, but will go back to some of the local ones I found through last year's goal that I really liked (like the one that had both French toast sticks and breakfast burritos at the finish!).

    This year I am doing the Glass Slipper Challenge at WDW (10k Saturday and Half on Sunday) and I want to get a Full Marathon Relay team together for the Marathon of the Palm Beaches in December as a relay will be the only way I will ever be involved in completing a full marathon!

    Most of all I want to learn how to run properly. Currently I am at about a 12 mm pace for my races, but I run and walk them. After my Disney weekend in February, I am going to start over with C25K and then the B210K and learn how to actually run the whole distance. 60 pounds ago, I told myself that a run/walk combo was all I was capable of. Now I think I capable of more!

    Oh and I signed up for a duathlon in June!

    Good luck to everyone with their goals! :drinker:
  • sjp_511
    sjp_511 Posts: 476 Member
    I am signed up for 3 spring Half Marathons:

    Rock n Roll USA (in DC) in March
    Carmel (Indiana) in April
    Indy Mini in May

    I am debating on whether to do a local race in June. I will probably cave and do it.

    I have not even begun to plan any fall races but I am sure that there will be some. If my doctor gives me the go ahead to begin baby making, my husband and I will keep our race schedule local this fall due to financial and pregnancy concerns. If my doctor still wants me to wait, I will cry and plan a half in someplace fun as a consolation.
  • arl1286
    arl1286 Posts: 276 Member
    I'm already signed up for a 10 miler in April. Goal is 90 minutes.

    As of now... that's my only goal. Maybe I'll do another half with a goal of 2:00 (did my first without really training for it this fall and finished in about 2:18).
  • just_Jennie1
    just_Jennie1 Posts: 1,233
    The only race that I have on my schedule is the Litchfield Hills Road Race in June. My husband and I do it every year. Last year was the worst run I have ever had. I had foot issues and had to constantly stop and walk. This year I plan on training for it and have a goal in mind for time.

    I might look up some 5 or 10k's to do but not sure yet. I enjoy running but I don't enjoy training for events.
  • Krista916
    Krista916 Posts: 258
    Started running March or 2013. Did several 5k's last year as well as a mud run. Planning for several 5k's this year as well. I'm registered for a 10k in May and might register for a 10 mile drop in June.

    This years goal is to complete a 10k (running the whole thing)
    Next year it will be a half.
  • Will_Thrust_For_Candy
    Will_Thrust_For_Candy Posts: 6,109 Member
    So far the only thing on my schedule for this year is my first half marathon in September. I'm playing around with the idea of a few other races but haven't decided on anything yet!
  • HermioneDanger118
    HermioneDanger118 Posts: 345 Member
    10K on April 27. :)
  • Stoshew71
    Stoshew71 Posts: 6,553 Member
    My first 10K will be the UAH 10K in Huntsville AL on March 2nd.
    My first half marathon will be the Bridge Street Half Marathon also in Huntsville on April 13th.
  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
    Congrats and welcome back!!

    I really slacked off on running last year Did ok in the beginning, even made some major improvements in distance but the temps raised quickly and I just couldn't get myself moving in the morning to avoid the heat like I'd done the previous years. Went out a few times but just wasn't feelin' it (as the kids say). Excuses, excuses excuses! Anyway, I'd like to get back into it this year and see if maybe I can do a 10k by the fall. As a matter of fact, today was the first day back on the treadmill doing walk/run intervals!

    Really looking forward to the spring already because I HATE running on the treadmill. I seriously start to lose my mind if I try doing more than a mile at a time - something about the confinement and constant pace disturbs me deeply. LOL!

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