Running & Walking: 2007 milestones, 2008 goals

[anakiwa]

2007: Two slowest marathons ever (but did manage 2 marathons in 4 weeks and survived and finished Chicago).

2008 Goal: Run to enjoy myself and not focus on racing (I decided this at roughly mile 22 of marathon #2)

[yellow]

It's nice to read everyone's highlights and goals. It's very inspiring.

KNOTTED: http://www.pctrailruns.com/Forest_Park.htm. It's not 5k, but note that hikers are welcome. You could run part of it. Soft. Pretty. And the PCTR folks put on an awesome event.

For me, 2007 taught me that running wasn't what I thought it was. My historic running life (pre-2003, which is when I pretty much quit before I started again in 2006) was on pavement only. Over the year I made the full transition to dirt (and snow) and have been amazed at how it's changed my body, my balance, and my attitude about running. I think I'm stronger and leaner now than I have EVER been in my life.

I'm not sure what my goals for 2008 are. There is a trail run near my folks' place in Cali that I would like to do in March so I can visit them and also do another wonderful PCTR event. That will keep me running through the winter as well. I'd also like to do a couple more 50k runs in the summer/fall. One might be the Speedgoat 50k in the mountains here. I think that will be a really tough one ("Race starts and ends at 8,100 feet above sea level and peaks at 11,000 feet" ). I need to think pretty hard about that one.

I'm really grateful that I have such beautiful places to run and that my body seems happy with my new approach.

Here's hoping everyone has nothing but happy miles in 2008, no matter where you run or walk!

P.S. I forgot to add that I am also planning to do an Avon 2 day walk in Colorado with a friend in June. It's her motivation to get back in shape. So I'll be walking a lot with her this winter/spring as well.

[teigyr]

Knot, St. Paddy's Day Dash! I'm doing it. It's about 4 miles or so. I noticed on these "fun runs", I feel downright fast and I'm not.

Let's see. I started running to finish sprint tri's without agony. I learned (after years of thinking I didn't due to previous competitive running drama) that I like it if it's on my terms. I don't know how many miles I ran last year but I was averaging around 10-12 miles a week as of last spring.

I got orthotics, got them adjusted, and each time I'd have to almost start over just due to new muscles being sore. I did a 5K in December and have no idea how I placed because it was huge! I finished in under 30 minutes which was good because the start was so lumbering slow I could barely run at all.

I signed up for a half marathon in May. I am worried but I think I'll be ok.

As of 1/1, I will start logging my training. That is my New Years resolution. DH is convinced a marathon is in my future. I'm not sure about that but he knows me well. I do get bored once I do something and it's no big deal. I always go for the larger challenges so I guess you never know.

[snowtulip]

My goals keep changing, but since I just started running again, and I need time to get past this whole learning to swim thing, I'm going to keep my running goals short and simple.

Run 2x week - Once indoor (cuz it's cold!) and once on the trails. With a minimum 7 miles for the week. Doing a 5K with a friend in Feb.

Could increase once I get past the swim hurdle.

[teigyr]

My goals keep changing, but since I just started running again, and I need time to get past this whole learning to swim thing, I'm going to keep my running goals short and simple.

Run 2x week - Once indoor (cuz it's cold!) and once on the trails. With a minimum 7 miles for the week. Doing a 5K with a friend in Feb.

Could increase once I get past the swim hurdle.

Yeah, I know how that is. Trust me on this. I went through that "omg, the tri is in two weeks and I haven't been in a pool yet" crisis situation!

Can you swim at all? Or do you just need to work on it? It'll get there and to be honest, it compliments running perfectly. You don't want to run every day so it is a wonderful cross-training activity.

//threadjack over

[kelownagirl]

My goals keep changing, but since I just started running again, and I need time to get past this whole learning to swim thing, I'm going to keep my running goals short and simple.

Run 2x week - Once indoor (cuz it's cold!) and once on the trails. With a minimum 7 miles for the week. Doing a 5K with a friend in Feb.

Could increase once I get past the swim hurdle.

You and me both. My private swim coach lessons start January 7th

[tattiefritter]

After a particularly slothful December and Christmas I am just reviewing my year so it was timely to find this thread.

2007 Highlights

Starting trail running and doing the Coniston and Ullswater trail races.
Hitting my 500 running mile target despite a few injury problems.
Getting a new 10K PB (not sub- 50 yet)
Joining a running club.


2008 Goals:

600 miles running, going to try to aim for 3 runs a week, 70 miles a month but 600 miles gives me some leeway for the inevitable set backs.

At least 4 trail races (have entered a series already ), the biggie being Garburn in May: 14 miles

A half marathon in June hopefully, hoping for sub 2 hours.

A sub-50 min 10 K

To start speedwork with the club and represent them at some local races, help out with race marshalling etc.

And the most important, to not let my cycling or climbing slip like I did this year. I'm aiming for 1800 cycling miles and a minimum of two rides a week as I've noticed that my general fitness has suffered without the cycling and my strength and flexibility suffers without climbing.


Think that's enough to be going on with....

[limewave]

2007 Highlights:
I averaged 8:35 min/miles at a 5k while pushing dd in the baby jogger!

2008 Goals:
A sub 25 min 5k race
A sub 55 min 10k race
And a 2:05:00 1/2 marathon