Running Goals for 2012

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bshedwick
bshedwick Posts: 659 Member
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I'm setting what seems to me right now as a really ambitious goal. In 2012, I will run 500 miles. No excuses, just do it.

When I look at it a little more closely, this should pretty easy. Since I'm doing 2 Half Marathons next year, I will probably do around 400 miles in training plus the race thanks to Hal Higdon.

500 miles Brad. Just do it.
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  • ansonrinesmith
    ansonrinesmith Posts: 755 Member
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    You can do it!
    I'm also doing the Hal Higdon 1/2 program and plan on running my first 13.1 in Apri.
    Running 3x5mi a week will get you 780 miles a year.

    I'm in with you to do at least 500 miles.
  • staceyb2003
    staceyb2003 Posts: 203 Member
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    I usually do about 9 a week, getting ready to up it for the mini I'm doing in may. I'm in!!!! :bigsmile:
  • agthorn
    agthorn Posts: 1,844 Member
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    Awesome! I'm planning to hit my 500 mile mark around March of next year (total...since January 2009...) I don't have a specific mileage goal for the entire year yet though - I'll get through the half marathon training/race in May and then see from there.
  • cantobean
    cantobean Posts: 287 Member
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    I just finished C25K last month, and want to continue running about 5-6 miles a week. I had set my goal for 250 miles in 2012, but I'm thinking I'll make it 300 miles. It's totally doable.
  • rybo
    rybo Posts: 5,424 Member
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    I will shoot for 1000 miles again and complete my 2nd marathon.
    And hopefully break 20 in a 5K.
  • irunforfun
    irunforfun Posts: 113 Member
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    1,000-1,500 miles
    2 marathons
    Get faster
    Become more consistent with logging my miles
  • beccalucy
    beccalucy Posts: 250 Member
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    1000-1500 miles
    A full marathon.
    Break 50 mins in 10km
  • REBEE17
    REBEE17 Posts: 101 Member
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    First half in August. ::gulp::
  • Legs_McGee
    Legs_McGee Posts: 845 Member
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    I've had a goal of running 1,000 miles per year for the last couple years but haven't done it for one reason or another ....so my goal for 2012 is to actually meet that goal - and to PR at all distances: 5K through marathon.
  • Roadie2000
    Roadie2000 Posts: 1,801 Member
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    I need to make sure I sign up for at least a couple 5ks and a 10k. I didn't run any races last year and my motivation went down the drain.

    Probably run at least 300 miles throughout the year, 500 if I'm really ambitious.
  • flvsusandy
    flvsusandy Posts: 63 Member
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    I'm planning on running 1000 miles in 2012 along with completing my first marathon in April!! Can't wait!
  • frogman4591
    frogman4591 Posts: 135
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    I am 57 years old and planning on running in a 2.1 mile race in July. Working on my endurance using the treadmill. Once spring arrives, I will start my 2.1 mile runs in preparation. Hope I can stay focused and accomplish this!
  • Cooriander
    Cooriander Posts: 2,848 Member
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    * Run a half marathon without walking.
    * Run a 5K under 23 minutes.
    (it will not be a PR, I don't think I will break my old PR in 2012).
    * Run run run, and run consistently every month in 2012.
  • arc918
    arc918 Posts: 2,037 Member
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    Hmm, not sure exactly. I'm thinking ~ 2,700 miles. I want up my game and train smart(er).

    I need to up the miles so I can run 26.2 as easily as I can knock out the 20 milers.

    Still on the fence between looking for a new marathon PR or training for a 50 miler. Time will tell.
  • KEShikes
    KEShikes Posts: 110
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    Bump - occupied right now, but will be back to this.
  • 1FitMomof4Girls
    1FitMomof4Girls Posts: 202 Member
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    bump
  • therapyruns
    therapyruns Posts: 164 Member
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    A full marathon :)
  • FoxyMcDeadlift
    FoxyMcDeadlift Posts: 771 Member
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    Hmm, not sure exactly. I'm thinking ~ 2,700 miles. I want up my game and train smart(er).

    I need to up the miles so I can run 26.2 as easily as I can knock out the 20 milers.

    Still on the fence between looking for a new marathon PR or training for a 50 miler. Time will tell.

    Time to start the Ultras ARC?

    2000 - 2,250 miles for me
    more adventure races
    New PB for a half marathon
  • LongRunner77
    LongRunner77 Posts: 71 Member
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    Looking to get about 1500 miles this upcoming year and hopefully complete my first 50 miler....then possibly a 12 hour run....
  • Jaymefirst
    Jaymefirst Posts: 268 Member
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    Going to run my first half this spring...I have said this for the last 2 years...this is going to be the year I actually DO IT!!

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