Running Goals for 2012

bshedwick
bshedwick Posts: 659 Member
edited October 6 in Fitness and Exercise
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: 741 Member
    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
    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
    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
    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
    I will shoot for 1000 miles again and complete my 2nd marathon.
    And hopefully break 20 in a 5K.
  • irunforfun
    irunforfun Posts: 113 Member
    1,000-1,500 miles
    2 marathons
    Get faster
    Become more consistent with logging my miles
  • beccalucy
    beccalucy Posts: 250 Member
    1000-1500 miles
    A full marathon.
    Break 50 mins in 10km
  • REBEE17
    REBEE17 Posts: 101 Member
    First half in August. ::gulp::
  • Legs_McGee
    Legs_McGee Posts: 845 Member
    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
    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
    I'm planning on running 1000 miles in 2012 along with completing my first marathon in April!! Can't wait!
  • frogman4591
    frogman4591 Posts: 135
    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
    * 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
    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: 99 Member
    Bump - occupied right now, but will be back to this.
  • 1FitMomof4Girls
    1FitMomof4Girls Posts: 202 Member
    bump
  • therapyruns
    therapyruns Posts: 164 Member
    A full marathon :)
  • FoxyMcDeadlift
    FoxyMcDeadlift Posts: 771 Member
    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
    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
    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!!
  • TheAncientMariner
    TheAncientMariner Posts: 444 Member
    I'll join you on the 500 mile challenge and complete a half marathon.
  • KimertRuns13_1
    KimertRuns13_1 Posts: 702 Member
    My goal for 2011 was 1000 miles. I exceeded that but was doing a lot of training.
    I haven't set a mileage goal for 2012 yet. I may just go with the same 1000 miles.
    I ran 3 half marathons in 2011. I know I will run at least one, hopefully the same 3 though, in 2012.
    I'd like to continue to work on speed and an increase my pace even for the longer runs.
  • SinIsIn
    SinIsIn Posts: 1,865 Member
    650 miles for me in 2012!

    I'll be doing my first half marathon in February. :)
  • emmaleigh47
    emmaleigh47 Posts: 1,670 Member
    No mileage goals for me this year ...
    My goal is to not let running take over my workout schedule and to spend as many days cross training as I do running!
    High mileage and too much focus on running for me is what got me injured...

    So I am spin, yoga, core, water girl ... who happens to love running too!
  • sjtreely
    sjtreely Posts: 1,014 Member
    10 half marathons in 2012 is my goal. Reality may bring it down to 9, but I'd really like to cross 10 more states off my To Do 50 State List.

    Providing I train for all of them, I should cover about 100 mile/month.

    I may ... just may ... do something crazy and sign up for another full marathon. But that's a lot of work, so I don't know at this point in time.
  • DisneyAddictRW
    DisneyAddictRW Posts: 800 Member
    Aiming for 600 miles. I will have 365 apx for 2011 depending how the next few days go. I have a few races planned.

    Jan
    Half and full

    Sept
    Half
    10 miler (tower of terror)

    Hoping to catch a half in may but not sure what will happen due to dance recital for the girls.
  • DisneyAddictRW
    DisneyAddictRW Posts: 800 Member
    10 half marathons in 2012 is my goal. Reality may bring it down to 9, but I'd really like to cross 10 more states off my To Do 50 State List.

    Providing I train for all of them, I should cover about 100 mile/month.

    I may ... just may ... do something crazy and sign up for another full marathon. But that's a lot of work, so I don't know at this point in time.

    That's amazing! 10 half marathons is a lot of races! WTG! Very inspiring!
  • DisneyAddictRW
    DisneyAddictRW Posts: 800 Member
    Dang double post!
  • DKing33
    DKing33 Posts: 78 Member
    My 1st half in July!!!!
  • kelsully
    kelsully Posts: 1,008 Member
    I think 1000 miles is a great goal. I have three 1/2 marathons, a 10K and 5K race (both races) 10 K for me and the 5 K with my kids and a few other 5K's with the kiddos. I also plan on the Marine Corps Marathon. 1000 should be attainable. The biggest goal for me though is to be strong, make some new PB's at all race distances, place in age division in local races etc. and most importantly have balance in my life that includes my 4 kids, marriage, job, running and judo.
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