plans for next year
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Samstan101 wrote: »2014 has been a great first year running for me and the progress I've made has amazed & thrilled me (5k from 33:59 to 24:34, 10k 1:14:23 to 52:22 and HM from 2:40:10 to 1:55:17 and run 1162 miles to date plus lost another 49lbs).
My race diary for 2015 already has a fair few entries so no.1 objective is to stay injury free but I have some big challenges I'm excited but slightly nervous about - London Marathon (my 1st marathon) in April, a 12hr overnight Ultra in July and Snowdon Marathon in October. Around these I have loads of different distances to keep it interesting (the 'usual' plus 5, 8, 10 & 20 milers). I also would love to reach my weight target so another 25lbs approx to go
WOW! Really impressive progress all the way around.0 -
Thank you. If someone had told me 12months ago that I'd love running and getting the improvements I have had I wouldn't have believed them. Its a total addiction that 2015 will hopefully cement further. I just need a lottery win now to a) afford the kit I want and b) work is getting in the way of my training LOL0
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My goal is to be faster better and stronger. I'm still losing weight and want to get to my fighting weight. I'm about to run my second 50k in less the two weeks. I can't wait!
2015 Goals:
Sub 150 pounds!
Sub 20 minute 5k
Sub 3:30 marathon
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2015 Goals:
Hit race weight by July (marathon training starts in July, lol)
PR the St. Jude Memphis Marathon
Raise $2,000 for St. Jude
PR the Navy 10NM in Memphis
Hit 1,000 miles ran for 2015
Run one trail run a week
Do the monthly suggested workout in the Runner's World Training Calender0 -
2014 was a short year for me, as I played tackle football for the first 6 months and didn't get many running miles in. I did manage to exceed my goal of placing in my age group in at least one 5k...I placed 1st in one and 3rd in another, both also being PR's.
2015 will be my third year of running. I've been reading Mark Fitzgerald's 80/20 and am looking forward to what it does for me. Great recommendation from this group!
Main goal is building up a better base, as I will run my first marathon either late in 2015 or early 2016 (haven't picked one yet).
In January, I start training for a double half challenge...Lucky Trails Half Marathon on both Saturday and Sunday in mid March. Really looking forward to this challenge. These will be my 4th and 5th half marathons. Looking to get below the 2:30 mark for that first one.
Late April will be my first 25K at Brazos Bend State Park.
Will repeat the Texas Bridge Series of races in the fall (awesome series). 2 10k's and a half make up this group.
Otherwise, may run a couple more 5ks, when I think I have a good shot at age group placing.
Hoping 2015 is my best year yet!0 -
SkepticalOwl wrote: »Just signed up for my first marathon: Pittsburgh in May. Oh my...
My one and only goal for 2015 is to run this race and still enjoy running afterwards!
Best of luck with your training for May, I guarantee you will still enjoy running after your marathon...I'm looking foward to starting to train for marathon no.2 in 2015.0 -
ZenInTexas wrote: »Cooriander wrote: »* BQ.
* 22s in a 5K.
* 1,800 miles. (2,000 is my "A" goal).
* sub 1:45 half.
* half iron man. (2016 full iron).
This is wild, these are almost identical to my goals for next year.
Me too!
Except for the half iron...
Well maybe a HIM in September... maybe.0 -
I would like to better my best 2014 5k, 10k, and HM times.
And avoid injury.
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My goals for 2015 are:
Stay injury free
Cross train at least 2 days per week
Maintain my stretching routine.
All of those will help me start running again.
When I am healed, I would like to start running again, slowly building up mileage so I don't get injured.
I also would not like to wimp out in the heat next summer, and keep running outside, albeit more slowly.0 -
In 2014, I completed 2 half marathons, including a PR (1:56 this year, while my time from the same HM in 2013 was 2:12)
My main goal for 2015 is to run consistently throughout the year, as this year I've struggled with balancing running with my school commitments. I'm hoping to complete 3 half marathons. I've got my sights set on two in my city (Hypothermic Half - Feb 2015,
KOOL Oak Bay Half - May 2015), as well as the Scotiabank Waterfront Toronto HM in Oct 2015. I'll be in Toronto at that time for med school anyway, so it seems like a good time for a destination race!
I'm also hoping to hit my goal time of a sub-1:55 HM in one of those HM's, but that would be icing on the cake! Oh, and I hope to eat lots of cake...0 -
I am going to run the London Marathon in April 2015. And maybe the Queenstown (NZ) Marathon in November. Prob a half before each 0
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In 2014, I PR'd at 5K, 10K, and the half-marathon.
Last night I registered for the Maine Marathon on 10/4/2015.
Go me.0 -
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Hi everyone,
I just joined this group and I'm already inspired by everyone. I had never really thought about having a yearly total for miles. Although when I was younger I was compulsive about goals like running 365 times in a year; that wasn't so smart. My goals for 2015 are:
* Stay injury free and healthy. (this trumps all the others)
* Run 3 half marathons under 2:00.
* Portland Marathon in October IF I'm healthy.
* Lose 13 pounds and stay under 150 pounds the entire year. at 158 now![:\](https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/resources/emoji/confused.png ":\")
* Log my food every day for the entire year.
* Start cross-country skiing.
I'm quite curious about Matt Fitzgerald. For my last half marathon in October I trained using the FIRST method, which I think is the exact opposite. They don't believe in "junk" miles, which I think Fitzgerald would call desirable low intensity. Instead they do two speed workouts a week and one long moderate run. It did improve my time, but every workout was difficult. Now I'm just using SmartCoach and have some easy runs in the schedule which seems healthier.
I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone.
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2014 was my first year running and I've put in 2 10Ks and 2 half-marathons.
Started an 18-week training schedule this week for a full marathon (my first) in April and likely will run another one in the fall. Hope to run some shorter races during the year and work on improving my PRs.
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I'm aiming for 2015km as a total for the year after doing an average of around 80-90 miles a month for the last 6 months.
I'm also going to do a half marathon in March.
This time last year I could barely do a 5k without wanting to die! Bring on 2015!0 -
Plans for 2015
- BMO Vancouver Marathon May 3 - first marathon
- 10km goddess run with a friend June 7 - hoping to PR over last years time, but promised to stick with her
- 10km Navy run June 21 - hoping for a PR over last years time
- another race sometime in the fall haven't decided which one
- Chiang Mai marathon Dec 27th - may only do 1/2 marathon
- Reaching 100lbs lost total would also be nice (at 80ish)
Can't believe it's been just over a year since I started running on a whim one day and have so far completed 2 5kms, 3 10km, a 1/2 marathon and am heading into a full marathon. Never thought that would happen. My lifetime goal when I started was to run 5km non stop, I now do that almost daily0 -
2014 was a great year, looks like about 350 more miles this year than 2013. PR's in both the full & 1/2 marathons. For 2015 looking to increase my yearly total miles again. As of now I have 2 fulls and 3 - 1/2's planned. Hoping to crack the 4 hr mark @ the Manitoba Marathon in June and aiming for a sub 1:50 in the half. Staying injury free is the biggest goal as with out that the others will be tuff to get.0
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Wow you are all pretty awesome
So far I've signed up for the usual Bungay Half in Norfolk (UK), contemplating another one in North Lincs which gives out cake at the finish lol Sheffield Percy Pud 10k next December (they give you a xmas pud at the finish, I really do have food issues )
I usually work at festivals over the summer but this year I shall be getting in as many races as I can and generally have fun. The only thing likely to hamper me apart from injury is the availability of showers when camping 0 -
In 2014, I ran 1,800 miles, did my first 50k and attempted a 50 mile (missed a cut-off and had to take a DNF at mile 38).
My 2015 goals are to run 2,015 miles and do at least two 50k races so next time I tackle a 50M I will be better prepared. DNFs suck.0 -
I am signed up for a 50K in January and am looking at a 50 miler but I haven't committed yet. Ultimately I would like a 100 miler but I don't know if I will get that done in 2015.0
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2015 - first trail race, first night race, (stretch goal) first half iron triathlon
Then finish the year uninjured for an early 2016 first ultra (50K)!
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Wow we are an ambitious lot on this board! some really inspiring plans and achievements best of luck to everyone in 2015, keep posting!0
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2014 I PRd at 5k, 10, and half marathon. I completed a walking100k race which has qualified me for this year's 100miles. I moved over 1000 miles during the year. (Running and walking)
2015 run sub 2hr half. Run my first ever marathon and walk 100 miles in under 48hrs.0 -
Love reading all the diverse goals everyone here has! I signed up for my first marathon on May 3 and I can't really think too hard about the rest of the year. I am vaguely assuming I will transition to triathlons after that, but it will take a lot to catch back up on my swimming and biking. I'd love to say I would continue cross training all winter but it's unlikely I can do that and get in the mileage I need for the marathon. I will do a half on the way to the full, and I will hope for a small PR.
This past year was so fantastic for me - PRs across the board, for the 5k I hit a new PR several times. I was pretty consistent in my training other than in July, which has been a challenge for me.
Would also like to drop 15-20 lbs. It's been, gulp, two years since I lost my initial 20 lbs, and I have not been taking it seriously. I know I can do it, and it would definitely boost my pace. Nice to know others are looking to get their heft down too.0 -
2014 was a great running year for me. I had PR's in my Marathon, Half, and 10K. Looking to push it a little farther in 2015 and stepping up to Ultra Marathon territory and maybe a Triathlon or two. Right now I'm working on getting my weight down a little and staying injury free for the year.0
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I only have 2 races planned in for next year so far and training has been minimal for the last 2 months due to an ankle injury and virus
May - 34 mile Sandstone Trail challenge
July - LL50 - my main focus or "A" race. Scared - very !
I have only done one Ultra and that was last September (35 miles) so will be interesting
Nov- means one thing and has done for the last 4 years - My fave race of the year - Hellrunner - Hell up North
And depending on fitness thinking about Coniston Marathon and anything else that take my fancy I guess0 -
My first priority is to stay healthy - and I won't achieve that by running as many miles as I would like, but by being sensible and doing a lot of cross training, including swimming and strength and conditioning exercises (which I don't like, but have accepted).
I've also got a place at the Berlin Marathon, so getting to the start line healthy in September would be great. If I do, and if my training goes well, I'm hoping for sub 3 hours, but if I am healthy and still miss that target, I probably won't complain. There is a slight chance that I'll also run in Manchester or Edinburgh this spring.
I'd also like to improve some PRs for shorter distances:
< 37 minutes (currently 38:05, will be really tough)
< 1:25 (currently 1:25:10, should be easy, but I still have to do it!)
And finally, I competed in my first triathlon at the end of the season in 2014 - it was a great experience, but there are so many areas to improve at my next attempt. It would be a bonus to get under 5 hours for the half distance, but of course every race is different, so that's a bit hard to predict.0 -
Huppdiwupp wrote: »My first priority is to stay healthy - and I won't achieve that by running as many miles as I would like, but by being sensible and doing a lot of cross training, including swimming and strength and conditioning exercises (which I don't like, but have accepted).
I've also got a place at the Berlin Marathon, so getting to the start line healthy in September would be great. If I do, and if my training goes well, I'm hoping for sub 3 hours, but if I am healthy and still miss that target, I probably won't complain. There is a slight chance that I'll also run in Manchester or Edinburgh this spring.
I'd also like to improve some PRs for shorter distances:
< 37 minutes (currently 38:05, will be really tough)
< 1:25 (currently 1:25:10, should be easy, but I still have to do it!)
And finally, I competed in my first triathlon at the end of the season in 2014 - it was a great experience, but there are so many areas to improve at my next attempt. It would be a bonus to get under 5 hours for the half distance, but of course every race is different, so that's a bit hard to predict.
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