What marathon are you....
EdTheGinge
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taking part in before the year is out and what's your goal/target?
I'm doing Dublin in October and as far as my goal or target is concerned I don't really have one, I'd love a new PB but not sure how likely that is this year.
I'm doing Dublin in October and as far as my goal or target is concerned I don't really have one, I'd love a new PB but not sure how likely that is this year.
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My first 26.2 is this coming October (Toronto Waterfront) my goal is to finish in an upright, self-propelled position.0
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I am running the PA Grand Canyon Marathon this coming sunday (July 27th).
http://www.pagrandcanyonmarathon.com/Home_Page.html
It's my first one. Tapering is maddening and trying to get 70% of my calories from Carbohydrates this week has proven challenging, logistically. I'm in high to mid 60s so that should be good enough and Saturday I'll really lean towards them...
My Goal is finishing, at all. My secondary goal is to beat Doug Flutie's marathon time of 5hrs+ because he's a former professional athlete
My real ultimate goal is 4:45:00 I've run a half in 2:12:00 so it's doable I think. But really, I'd be happy just to finish. 0 -
My first 26.2 is this coming October (Toronto Waterfront) my goal is to finish in an upright, self-propelled position.
I'm running the same one (Brian, you already know that! :laugh: ). My goal is ...(I feel bad saying it in public, but my friends here already know...) ....to qualify for Boston. Or get as close to it as I can so it will be easier the next time I try hahat's my first one. Tapering is maddening and trying to get 70% of my calories from Carbohydrates this week has proven challenging, logistically. I'm in high to mid 60s so that should be good enough and Saturday I'll really lean towards them...
Good luck on your first one!! We are expecting a review sometime next week!
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Marine Corps Marathon on October 26. Goal is to break 4:00:00, and PR. Current PR is 4:01:540
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Baltimore Marathon on October 18. My first full marathon ever, and I'm hoping to come in between 4:20 and 4:30.0
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I've got a few left for this year:
-Pikes Peak Marathon on August 17th
-Denver Rock-n-Roll Marathon on October 19th
-Rim Rock Marathon on November 1st
Goals are:
-Pikes - #1 Goal: Finish before the 10.5 hour cut off, #2 Goal: Finish under 8 hours
-Denver - I'd LIKE to PR and go sub-4....however, I'm not sure how hilly the course is, so we'll see!
-Rim Rock - No goals yet other than to finish. It's got about 2500' of elevation gain and then loss, so until I start training on the course I won't know what kind of time I think I can do it in.0 -
I'm running the "Running For The Bay" marathon in Apalachicola, FL on OCT 260
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Rest of the year:
Tijuana Marathon (this weekend, practicing BQ pace)
Ventura Marathon (Sept. 7, 3:05 pacer)
Lake Hodges Trail Fest 50K (Oct 26)
RnR Vegas (Nov 17)
RnR San Antonio (Dec 7)
Mexicali Gobernor's Maraton (Dec 14)
I am going to try and get under 4 hours at Lake Hodges. I *may* train up for another sub-3 effort at San Antonio; there are a couple of Halfs mixed in there and I will be doing something marathon+ distance on Black Friday so I may not be able to dedicate the time.0 -
Dallas Marathon is this December. Hoping the weather cooperates this year as last year it was canceled (icy conditions). I want redemption!
Goal is to PR. Not sure if I can break 4:00 on this course, but I want to come pretty darn close to it. My PR is 4:13.0 -
Ventura Marathon? I didn't even know there was one! I'm originally from Ventura County (grew up in Oxnard/Camarillo). I did Mountains to Beaches last year - is the course somewhat similar? It's always nice weather in Ventura.Rest of the year:
Tijuana Marathon (this weekend, practicing BQ pace)
Ventura Marathon (Sept. 7, 3:05 pacer)
Lake Hodges Trail Fest 50K (Oct 26)
RnR Vegas (Nov 17)
RnR San Antonio (Dec 7)
Mexicali Gobernor's Maraton (Dec 14)
I am going to try and get under 4 hours at Lake Hodges. I *may* train up for another sub-3 effort at San Antonio; there are a couple of Halfs mixed in there and I will be doing something marathon+ distance on Black Friday so I may not be able to dedicate the time.0 -
Air Force - treating it as an easy effort training run and will probably PR no matter what
Chicago - shooting for 3:35-3:45
Columbus - Pacing
Might do another 50K in November as well, or at least one more marathon.0 -
Running Market-to-Market 50k (point-to-point) in Lincoln, NE in October, will be my first ultra.0
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Essjay: Ventura Marathon starts and ends at the pier and stays on flat ground, mostly along the Navy bases with a trip through some farming areas.0
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50K this Saturday. I'm a wreck!
Chicago Marathon this Oct. Just hoping to PR.0 -
Pikes Peak Marathon August 17. They say you should take your flatland PR, multiply by 1.6 and add 30 minutes, so that would be about 5 hours and 45 minutes. I would be VERY happy with that, but definitely want to be sub-7 hours. Last year's overall winner was 3:43.0
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running? Twin Cities Marathon. I will run sub 8 minute miles and that should get me my life-long dream of qualifying for Boston Marathon.0
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Chicago Marathon on Oct. 12. This will be my 2nd marathon. My first marathon was complete misery, so my only goal is to enjoy this one.0
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Damn. I thought this was one of those surveys where you find out what marathon you are. Don't mind me; I've got the taper crazies.0
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Baltimore Marathon on October 18. My first full marathon ever, and I'm hoping to come in between 4:20 and 4:30.
I'm planning to be at the Baltimore Road Runner's Club water stop for the marathon. I'll hand you a beverage! 0 -
NYC!!! November 2. :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy:0
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Rocket City Marathon in Huntsville, AL this December. My first 26.2 miler. I hope to sub-4 it.0
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NYC Marathon in November..my second marathon. I just want to soak up the day and breaking 4 would be a bonus. 0
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So many fun races here! Josée and Brian: I did the Toronto half and enjoyed it very much!
Doing the Akron marathon (Sept 27) this year. Goal is 3:55. Just 9 more weeks!0 -
Baltimore Marathon on October 18. My first full marathon ever, and I'm hoping to come in between 4:20 and 4:30.
I'm planning to be at the Baltimore Road Runner's Club water stop for the marathon. I'll hand you a beverage!
I'm sure I will gladly take it!
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taking part in before the year is out and what's your goal/target?
I'm doing Dublin in October and as far as my goal or target is concerned I don't really have one, I'd love a new PB but not sure how likely that is this year.
I'm also doing the Dublin one, my aim is just to finish it ????0 -
I am doing the Columbus Marathon October 19 which will be my first marathon. Hoping to come in under 5 hours without too much pain.0
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First marathon coming up on October 5th in Jersey, UK. I'm going to be happy to just finish but I'd love to do under 4 hours 10 minutes, that's the dream.0
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Towpath marathon (Peninsula, OH) in october. This will be my 3rd full! I train completely on my own so always looking for support. Aiming for 4:40.0
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Wineglass Marathon (NY) - Oct 5th
MCM (DC / VA) - Oct 26th
Philadelphia Marathon (PA) - November 23rd
Rehoboth Marathon (DE) - December 6th (I predict a snowstorm for this one.. it would just be fitting as my sister is going for her Maniac status with this race)
Then January is Goofy Challenge in Disney and March is Whale Challenge at the Shamrock Marathon in Virginia Beach, VA.0 -
Quad Cities in September
Des Moines in October
Possibly doing the I-35 Challenge (Kansas City October 18/Des Moines October 19) finances will determine if I do this!
I would like to get a 3:20 or better, unless I do the challenge, then I won't worry about the time too much!0
