Setting goals is one way I maintain my motivation to run. On days when I just don’t feel like running, reminding myself of my goals helps me lace up my sneakers and get out the door. My current goals for running (and life) are:
1. Run a marathon.
It took me a while to come around to the idea of running 26.2 miles. In fact, it wasn’t until I finished my 5th half marathon in February of this year that I finally decided to take the plunge. So here I am…9 weeks out from my first full marathon. Training is in full swing and I am excited/terrified!
2. Run 1000 miles in 2013.
I had this goal in 2012 as well but, due to a series of injuries, ended up only making it to 752 for the year. For 2013, I am on track to meet this goal with almost 700mi under my belt so far!
Current 2013 miles
3. Run a sub 2:00 half marathon.
Breaking two hours in a half marathon has been on my mind for a while. In August, I came close with a new PR of 2:01:00 at the Madison Mini. The PR was exciting, but it was frustrating to be so close to the 2 hour mark! I don’t have another half on the calendar for 2013, but I look forward to trying again in 2014.
Madison Mini medal
4. Propose my dissertation!
Despite what you may believe, I don’t spend all of my time running/thinking about running. In between runs, I am a graduate student working towards my PhD. This month marks the beginning of what will (hopefully) be my last year of graduate school. First step: propose my dissertation!
So what are you current goals?
NoelleRuns 
Ok goals! 1. Survive the zoo 5k… triumphantly! And 2. Run 3x per week and survive the Haunted 10k per Lyn.
Wait, you did the Mini in 2:01? Are you sure I thought you passed me and my time was 2:00.17 I was however pretty much out of it when I crossed the finish line, also the start was really messed up. Regardless you are close, i think next time you will do it.
You started behind me and passed me early on…so when I passed you later it wasn’t quite enough! Next time!
13 Halves and Fulls combined in 2013, that is the goal. Half way there, with 4 Halves and 3 Full to go before the end of the year.
Awesome goal! Sounds like you are well on your way!
#1) Try to break 2:50 in NH hilly half next month
#2) Try to get into low 2:40’s for Princess half next February
#3) Cheer Noelle on her first full Nov 10 in Madison!!!
So exciting that you’re tackling your first marathon! Running a sub-2 hour half has been a goal of mine for a long time. I came THIS close last year running a 2:00:30. So I know your frustration. I’m attempting to break 2 in 2 weeks! Ahhhhh!
Good luck!!
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