Goals? - General running - Runner's World

neilruns .

11/09/2002 at 14:01

Folks

My Bob Glover running bible says that setting goals is not enough on its own, you have to declare them to others. So, here are my goals. What goals have you lot got?

1/ 1/2m under 1.50 in the next 6 months. long-term dream - under 1.45

2/ 10k under 50min in next 3 months. long-term dream - 40min

3/ Spring Marathon - 4.15 in 2003, under 4 in 2004

My Running Mission Statement (RMS) is "To train as effectively and intensively as possible, without letting running dominate life or annoying wife and kids."

Neil

11/09/2002 at 14:07

I run more for exercise and pleasure than to race but have a 1/2m this weekend and my goal is no more than 2 hrs and then do NY marathon in 4:30 which is what I'd hoped to do FLM in but took 4:54. Publicly declared!!

neilruns .

11/09/2002 at 14:13

yes, it's not all about times. I suppose my main goal for the next 6 weeks is to try and keep some sort of running going alongside the arrival of a new baby!

Neil

Xerxes

11/09/2002 at 14:25

Hmmm this is dangerous stuff - no getting out of it now..

(i) 1/2M in under 1:30 asap (1:31 and a bit as PB at the mo').
(ii) 7 min per mile for distances up to 10 k.
(iii) A marathon in 3:15 would be spiffing (3:29:12 PB so far).

I have not got record of PBs for distances other than 1/2M amd M as I have lost them. Those two sort of stick.

My RMS is the same as yours. I also have an IMS (ironing mission statement), which is to keep as up to date as possible without becomeing paranoid about the odd wrinkle.

cougie

pirate

11/09/2002 at 14:30

Now you've started something.

i)1/2 Marathon in 1.20 (take 6 mins off current PB)

ii) 10k in 35 mins (4 mins off)

iii) Marathon in under 3.15 (28 mins off my only one so far)

And also to enjoy running, and keep cycling and swimming, without becoming too obsessive about it.

neilruns .

11/09/2002 at 14:40

Oh no. Everyone is quicker than me. Tim, how dare you have a 1/2m PB of 1.31!!

Anyway, focus, focus - my goals are my goals, your goals are yours. It does not make me a lesser person....etc....

Nana

11/09/2002 at 14:41

ok my aims:

1) to be able to do the 10mile run in portsmouth at end of november without dying and preferably at a steady 10min/mile pace

2) to keep running and do the london marathon in 2004.

3) to find a running partner/club!

Xerxes

11/09/2002 at 14:44

Neil: I was annoyed it was not under 1:30 but I couldn't do it. Mind you. less annoyng than Paula's 1 second.

There are very many people with much fater times than that (cougie is one, for example).
So I am not going to apologise.

Chaos

11/09/2002 at 14:52

Interesting times, Cougie. If/when you can do a 35min 10K, I'd have thought a sub-3:00 marathon is well within grasp given appropriate distance training and of course a strict race plan.

Fwiw my aims are:-
1) 1/2marathon near 1:20 (current = 1:30)
2) 10k near 37 (no direct equiv)
3) FLM under 3:00 (current = 3:14:51)

Neil - you've proved yourself with a Baby! I'm just probably trying to compensate with running until that day comes.

neilruns .

11/09/2002 at 14:53

Yes, Tim, you're right. This is supposed to be a "sharing" thread. Must keep my rage at other people's PBs under control.

Well done Susannah.

Ratbag

pirate

11/09/2002 at 15:49

Neil,

Just to make you feel better, my targets are as follows:

10K in sub 50 mins. One day sub 45 or even sub 40 with the right training. (Don't have a PB for this)

1/2M Sub 1.50. Longer term or if lucky sub 1.45 (PB 1.51).

Marathon Sub 4 hrs. (Only race to date 4.29)

So that's around the same pace / goals as you.

All the best,

RB

The Tortoise

11/09/2002 at 16:09

I'm just starting running and am hugely impressed with all your times!

My goals are much more basic, here goes:-

1. to be able to run for 30 mins non-stop by December

2. to be able to run 10k by next spring/summer

3. to run the Windsor half next autumn

I am hoping that a year's training will be enough to take me from zero to half marathon, have been told this is pretty realistic. If not please let me know and I will re-adjust my goals a bit!

Cheers and good luck with all your goals

Tubs

neilruns .

11/09/2002 at 16:19

Ratbag, if we ever race together, we'll have to hold hands at the finish. Or maybe I should shove you in the bushes when nobody's looking?

The Evil Pixie pirate

pirate

11/09/2002 at 16:22

As a newbie my goals are
1) complete scheduled 10K in 3 weeks full stop (walking allowed!)
2) HM in March - no more than 2 1/2 (to be updated with imcreased fitness!0
3) FLM in 2004 - nice dream at least!

Nick.M

11/09/2002 at 16:24

This is making me realise how far I have got to go

My goals are:

1. Complete GNR next month hopefully under 2:20

2. Entry accepted for Flora 2003

3. Complete Flora 2003 hopefully under 5 hrs

4. Lose 1/2 stone

5. To get better & faster

The Evil Pixie pirate

pirate

11/09/2002 at 16:27

Well if you are going to be like that ad in
4) lose 2 stone
5) stop getting blisters
6) start running not jogging!(currently about 12 min miles!)
7) improve and keep going!

Nessie

11/09/2002 at 16:32

Short term:
10k under 60 mins (PB 61:25)
1/2m under 2:15 (PB 2:22)
Marathon under 5:00 (PB - too embarrassing)

Longer Term:
10k under 50mins
1/2m under 2hrs
Marathon under 4:30

Only in my dreams:
10k in 35mins
Half in 1:30
Marathon in 3:30
Ironman Triathlon remaining conscious/sane.

I know the short term ones might not seem very ambitious, but the 10k and half PBs are both less than 2 weeks old. Consistent training is the key, and my mission is to train consistently for a full year to see what effect this will have on my times.

Oh, and try to fit one housework session in per week too ;-)

Gillian

11/09/2002 at 16:33

This is addictive:
1) 40 min 10 km (by 22 Sep) - currently 44 mins
2) 1hour 30 half marathon - currently 1:46
3) Would love to do the Edinburgh marathon in 3 hours 30
4) manage to get out of bed tomorrow for a reatively easy 6 miles,
5) get a speed/distance thingy for my birthday next month without actually having to leave too many notes around the house for 'him' to get the hint

Xerxes

11/09/2002 at 16:35

All PBs are relative - someone can have a slower PB than someone else, but have worked *much* harder to achieve it. Every PB obtained is to be congratulated.

neilruns .

11/09/2002 at 16:40

Tim - well said. That's one of the joys of running.