Fitness Goals Ideas ?

Thanks for the ideas, please keep them coming!

@Pirate_Chick, I'm intrigued by the Disney Villain 10 miler! Know what you mean also re: body re-composition, that's part of my current primary goal, as I want to get down to a decent level of body fat, then see if I feel the urge to bolt on some additional musculature to what I already have Maintenance of my weight is also definitely in there too - I'm currently sick of weight loss, so intend not to put myself back in the position where I need to lose again in the near future, lol

@TavistockToad, Yes, few I recognise in there already I've been dabbling with some bodyweight exercises, and need to get more serious. Also a 5 min plank shall definitely go on my list, as that is something my back would thank me a lot for! I hear Insanity and P90X mentioned here from time to time, but am afraid I shall have to google them, lol

@Tree72, Yes, know the specifics would depend on where I am currently fitness-wise, so am interested in general types/ areas of fitness goals that I can then fill in the blanks myself in terms of progressions. For example with running, as a non-runner, I would aim for something like a 5k first, then a 10k, then a half, and after that a full marathon eventually Oh, as regards my intentions or reasons to get fitter, its basically the pursuit of optimal fitness, as well as having new goals to replace my weight loss goal when I reach that one. Need something to aim for next, as I'm definitely the sort of person that benefits from keeping themselves motivated and aiming for something

Really long term: Be like my neighbors. At almost 90 years old they are still living by themselves and do all their own yard work.

I hear you, I had an ex-partner with an 80yo mum, and seeing someone at that age be more active than most people 20 years or more younger, was truly impressive. It was a great inspiration, and part of the reason I want to be a good weight, fit, and healthy, not just the first of the three

Just to update with a few of my own future goals;

Running - start, do a 5k, do a 10k, do a half, and then a full marathon. Also would like to do a biathlon & triathlon.

Bodywise (not true fitness goals, I know) - reach (and maintain) 15% bodyfat minimum

Strength - be as reasonably strong as I can. Not a guy that looks strong, but a guy that is strong.

Flexibility - be as reasonably flexible as possible, and push what I am capable of. Yoga is definitely in my future

Self-defense - learn a martial art, probably jiu-jitsu, although maybe one of the striking ones in the farther term future, just to push what I am capable of in terms of power generation. Will probably precede both by pursuing some tai-chi first

Swimming - learn to actually swim. I know one stroke, which I can perform adequately, but would like to have several, and also simply be a stronger swimmer

Back - make my back and supporting framework and alignment as strong/ good as possible. I had disc surgery a few years ago, and don't intend to let my back hold me back from anything!

Nutrition (another not-a-fitness-goal) - develop a level of nutritional knowledge to the point where I have mastery over my body, and know all the available levers to make it do what I need it to

Miscellaneous - find something I can compete in. I've a strong competitive drive, but never got involved in sports as a kid, as most of my childhood was spent heavily overweight. At 35 now I would love to find something I could compete in, where success is within my grasp as someone no longer a young guy in their optimal 20's

Obviously need to flesh out a few of these, but these are just the general thoughts and areas that have been floating around in my head.