Running Goals for 2012

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  • aedfit
    aedfit Posts: 65 Member
    Starting a group called "1/2 b4 40". Looking to run my first 1/2 marathon before I turn 40. The run is in October so I'm thinking that's plenty of time to train. Most I'm running now is 5 miles. Good luck in your endeavors!
  • mlb929
    mlb929 Posts: 1,974 Member
    I have currently signed up for two halfs and a full marathon. I'm hopeful to train up for the full and maintain a full so I can run several a year.
  • mlb929
    mlb929 Posts: 1,974 Member
    Starting a group called "1/2 b4 40". Looking to run my first 1/2 marathon before I turn 40. The run is in October so I'm thinking that's plenty of time to train. Most I'm running now is 5 miles. Good luck in your endeavors!

    I ran my first marathon when I was 40 - super goal!
  • kandy221
    kandy221 Posts: 79
    to run my first half marathon in 2012
  • KBGirts
    KBGirts Posts: 882 Member
    Hmmmm..... I haven't really thought about how many miles I want to do in 2012. Maybe I should calculate it. I do have other goals however:

    1. Be able to run 9 min miles during events (later in the year probably; right now I'm around 11.... slow, I know)
    2. Reduce the amount of injuries I succomb to.... I started running consistantly last year and have had my fair share of injuries
    3. Incorporate more trail runs
    4. Be able to keep up with my friends who I have always somewhat idealized (We always do a Mountain Bike trip Labor Day weekend and they invite me to run; I usually do half of their distance on this run)

    This year I have planned: an International distance triathlon (10k run), The Peachtree Road Race which is a 10k on the 4th of July in Atlanta, a Half Ironman (half marathon run), and a few short distance races sprinkled in.
  • scorpio516
    scorpio516 Posts: 955 Member
    Sub 20:00 5k

    That's my only goal, until I break it (hopefully in February). But I'll be moving across the country sometime next year, so that'll hurt my training.
  • falsecho
    falsecho Posts: 81 Member
    I'm shooting for 1000 miles.

    Will be doing my first 1/2 marathon in Nashville in April
  • Alexagetsfit
    Alexagetsfit Posts: 313 Member
    my first half and 500 miles. :)
  • HOSED49
    HOSED49 Posts: 642 Member
    my first half in either April or October
    600-700 miles for the year
  • arc918
    arc918 Posts: 2,037 Member
    Sub 20:00 5k

    That's my only goal, until I break it (hopefully in February). But I'll be moving across the country sometime next year, so that'll hurt my training.

    That's a good goal! Such a tough distance to race, no margin for error.
  • bshedwick
    bshedwick Posts: 659 Member
    Sub 20:00 5k

    That's my only goal, until I break it (hopefully in February). But I'll be moving across the country sometime next year, so that'll hurt my training.

    Thats a great goal!
  • bshedwick
    bshedwick Posts: 659 Member
    double post
  • bshedwick
    bshedwick Posts: 659 Member
    I'm thinking that 500 may actually be too low of a goal for me. I've already run 65 this month.

    I think I may now shoot for 600-650 and 2 half marathons
  • amsparky
    amsparky Posts: 825 Member
    I'm in for 500. If I run to my schedule, I should get more, but since this will be my first full year running, I want to achieve my goal and set myself up for success.

    Good luck everyone!
  • brookeg20
    brookeg20 Posts: 54
    500 miles this year for me too. It will also be my first whole year of running. I will try to run my first 10K this year too.
  • EmpressOfJudgment
    EmpressOfJudgment Posts: 1,162 Member
    I just decided I'm going to do a half in May. I have a cousin who is also begging me to do the Chicago Marathon with her in the fall, but I don't think I'll be ready for that.

    I still need to think about a mileage goal for the year.
  • Dauntlessness
    Dauntlessness Posts: 1,489 Member
    I just started jogging/running less then a month ago but starting January, I am going to start training for a half marathon. I figure after 5-6 months of training I can do most of it with some walking. I would have never thought I could do it a year ago but now I know I will now ;)
  • Dauntlessness
    Dauntlessness Posts: 1,489 Member
    I just started jogging/running less then a month ago but starting January, I am going to start training for a half marathon. I figure after 5-6 months of training I can do most of it with some walking. I would have never thought I could do it a year ago but now I know I will now ;)
  • atsteele
    atsteele Posts: 1,358 Member
    Cut my marathon time by ~15 minutes.
    Cut my 5k by ~5 minutes.
    Cut my half marathon time by ~10 minutes.
    Continue to learn and improve in Tae Kwon Do.
    Do more push ups, pull ups and sit ups.
    Stay uninjured.
  • atsteele
    atsteele Posts: 1,358 Member
    Cut my marathon time by ~15 minutes.
    Cut my 5k by ~5 minutes.
    Cut my half marathon time by ~10 minutes.
    Continue to learn and improve in Tae Kwon Do.
    Do more push ups, pull ups and sit ups.
    Stay uninjured.
  • KEShikes
    KEShikes Posts: 99 Member
    1000 miles in 2012. Run at least one more 1/2 marathon. Run my first marathon in the fall.
  • stylistchik
    stylistchik Posts: 1,436 Member
    I like the goal of 500 this year... hopefully more!
  • Clare_F
    Clare_F Posts: 76
    to run my first half marathon in March :)
  • bert16
    bert16 Posts: 726 Member
    Running my first marathon in exactly 1 week!!! :noway: After that, not sure what the next goal will be... will come back when I put it together!
  • silhouettes
    silhouettes Posts: 517 Member
    My 2 goals are:

    Run an entire 5k (I'm a new runner) and Win an award for a Walk/Jog for 5-10k, not sure which yet!
  • kathyhull
    kathyhull Posts: 327 Member
    My first 1/2 marathon is May 5, 2012. I assume I'll have 400 or so miles in by then. Then, depending on how it goes, I'll probably sign up for a fall 1/2 marathon so I'm assuming I can hit at least 800 miles this year. I'm not so worried about time yet as just doing it. But, my training for the 10K at Thanksgiving really did help improve my time on the 5Ks so I think it will all come together. Looking forward to a great 2012!
  • bitt45
    bitt45 Posts: 5
    My goal is 500 miles, walk-running. I will do the triple crown in March, which is a 5k, 10k, and 10miler. Maybe the mini marathon in April, which is 13.1 miles. May end up walking, but plan to get the mileage in. Bring it on 2012! Still have 30 pounds to lose.
  • Psychomasokism
    Psychomasokism Posts: 46 Member
    Huh, I never really thought about logging my miles. I know I do around 20, sometimes more weekly (discounting these past couple weeks >.<) because I typically do 4 miles 5x/week.

    But I'm trying to up it, so I suppose I should know exactly, lol.

    MY GOAL: is to, besides get a heart rate monitor, start logging my mileage! And increase it monthly :bigsmile: still working out the kinks, but totally doable!
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