race.Distance goals are those where the distance is the goal rather than a specific time, such as running a marathon. These are often seen with beginners or those moving up to a new distance.Challenge goals can be quite broad and can feature specific
Q This autumn Im attempting my first marathon. My goal is simply to finish, although it would be nice to run it in about five hours. Whats the best strategy for this type of goal?A First things first. Your goal simply to finish and to run
if you race for fun, in order to ensure adequate recovery. For the same reason, the longer the distance the less you should race.Heres a schedule for speedsters and fun runners for the four classic distances:Goal: Marathon for speedHow often: Once
Time: 3:57What a fantastic day! My first Marathon - My goal was to just break 4 hours - I managed 3:57:09. Unfortunately I missed the RW pacers at the blue start. A big thanks to Runners World magazine and forums for all the info in the past few
, there are the performance related targets. Perhaps the ultimate goal could be a reward for all the hard work and reaching short term targets through the course of the year, like a trip to race in an exotic destination. Many people will be looking to run their first marathon
Andy Dixon, Editor-in-ChiefRunner since: 2007Biggest running achievement in 2011: Achieving a new marathon PB (3:08:33) at Boston in April. I trained hard for four months, gave up booze and organised weekends around long runs, so it was nice when
to keep up with them becasue the next mile was done in 7.37, but I knew I had to in order to achieve my goal... After that the last two miles were easier and I achieved 3:28. Thanks very very much guys!!! Shirley CIndex of all quotesNext quote
bottles of beer, 3 chickens and Elvis.Goal - To finish (which I managed in 4:06:34)Key to success - Long Sunday morning runs organised by my running club, Worcester Joggers. Respect to Stuart and Alan. I wouldn't have done it without their help
Time: 4:10Best moment - crossing Tower Bridge running along the middle of it Worst moments freezing on Blackheath then miles 22 - 24 Biggest surprise -size of crowds despite the weather and seeing old neighbours in Bermondsey cheering me on Goal
distances, but I wasn't as good. The following year I thought, 'I reckon I will try it again.' As I did more 26.2-milers and my times came down, I wondered if I could run multi-marathons. My first goal was to be the youngest person to run 100 marathons
