I give you my leave. Since i must leave to the rink again!

 

I was thinking the same thing!!!! <img alt="banana.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/banana.gif">

 

Hey all:<br><br>
Long time, no chat. Busy, busy in our house this week.<br><br>
I got out Saturday for an easy 5, then a short interval workout where I was chased by 2 dogs. <img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif"> Then Sunday metup with <b>Solar</b> for a nice 7.<br><br>
That put me at about 20 for a recovery week last week, which was probably a bit high, so I took Monday and Tuesday off and did an easy 3 last night. The shin is now feeling pretty good again.<br><br>
Christmas was great fun, and DW and I and the kids had a blast. We hosted a brunch and a dinner, which was probably a bit too much.<br><br>
Then I ended up with some gastritis or something yesterday and was in the bathroom all night. Frackers! That was no fun and I'm sporting some stylin' black eyes today!<br><br>
Hopefully an easy 3 or 4 tonight if the stomach holds up.<br><br><b>2007 Goals</b><br>
0. Stay injury free and have fun. <b>Well, I had fun!!</b><br>
1. PR at all major distances. <b>Done</b><br>
2. 5K - 17's - <b>Beat it</b>.<br>
3. 10m - Sub 62 at Broad St? <b>Beat it.</b><br>
4. HM - 1:22 <b>Beat it.</b><br>
5. Distance - Somewhere around 2K. <b>I will be around 2250ish.</b><br>
6. Weight - 140s <b>Worked out pretty well.</b><br><br>
I think the moral of my 2007 goals is to sandbag your goals in your end of year posting so you can blow them away. <img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif"> Seriously, it was good year.<br><br>
2008 Goals<br>
0. Keep having fun and be smarter about recovery time. I had 2 decent injuries this year and I'd rather avoid those.<br><br>
1. My only goal for the first half of the year is the 5k. I am going to focus on this pretty much exclusively through the spring season and focus all my training on peaking for a few 5ks and trying to really let it rip. I will do actual speedwork for the first time and I'm planning a lot more VO2 work than I've done in the past.<br><br>
I have sub goals for the 5k, like just getting more comfortable racing, setting a PR, breaking 80% age grade, but the biggie is 15:59. I don't know if I can accomplish that this season or not - but I am putting it out there as the goal.<br><br>
2. Second half of the year - who knows.

 

I honestly do not remember what my 2007 goals were.<br><br>
Here are my <b>2007 accomplishments</b>:<br><br><b>1. I kicked ass in HM #3</b>, the Flying Pig. PR'd, posted negative splits, and the final 5K was very close to my 5K PR. This was a race that I expected to kick MY ass because I am not used to running on hills.<br><br><b>2. I did fairly well in HM #4</b>, Philadelphia, despite being undertrained. It wasn't a PR, but I managed to run a smart race and my splits were relatively consistent.<br><br><b>3. Ran my 1st 10M race</b> in horrible heat and humidity. Glad I did it, but next time I might stick with the 5 miler.<br><b><br>
4. Won my age group for a 2-race series.</b> So what if there was only one other person in my age group, my combined time beat hers and I won the prize of $40 off a pair of running shoes. One of those races was run on an icy path with single digit temps and below zero windchills.<br><br><b>5. Ran my first off-road race</b> (a combined cross-country/trail 5K).<br><b><br>
6. Got to meet a bunch of my imaginary running friends.</b> <img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif"><br><br><br>
I ran fewer miles in 2007 than I did in 2006, thanks to my messed up late summer/autumn training.<br><br>
I still have to think about my plans for 2008, other than to set a new PR for total miles.

 

<b>Hi Craney</b> I see you down there!!

 

All-righty then....<br>
Great minds and all that... I'll start...<br><br><b>Winter</b> My hands are warm and they don't need to be recharged. <img alt="blush.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/blush.gif">

 

Hi gang!<br><br>
I get to post on the running thread because...I actually *ran* today.<br><br>
Not a lot, but a bit over 2 miles. <b>East.</b> (or am I supposed to say <b>sleazy</b> now? I'm lost. Where's our 30's dictionary???)<br><br>
I might hit the gym later tonight...we'll see what's in store. I'm off today and kind of enjoying being a bit lazy.<br><br>
I got nothin' else right now. I am ashamed to even get into the conversation of 2007 goal results...I guess I should just be thankful I'm not injured going into 2008 and think about what this next year should hold. I'll get back to you on this one. <img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif"><br><br>
I'm hungry. (shocking, I know...teehee)<br><br>
Later taters!<br><br>
Ann

 

Hi Everyone!<br><br>
Hope your holidays were grand; I've been pretty good about running this week despite having to really squeeze some in! I've been lurking from time to time as well.<br><br>
The best run was a quick 5k pace 3.2 on Christmas Day and it was just gorgeous out. I felt truly festive <i>and</i> it was a good run, too.<br><br>
I've been on the TM lots since we have oodles of snow. I'm now thinking I may have to move my training to mostly indoors and in the morning. Two things I'm not great at, but harder training=easier racing and I'm finding after work is not working (he he) for me.<br><br>
I have also found that watching the Biggest Loser whilst running is hugely motivating. <img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif"><br><br>
Goals for last year:<br><br>
I truly didn't have any other than to break 25 in a 5k and I did not. <img alt="sad.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/sad.gif"><br><br>
This year:<br><br>
Spring race I have not decided on, yet.<br>
Around 2 hr HM in Madison<br>
TC again. That freaking Summit farking, fracking Hill.<br>
There is always a weight loss goal as well<br>
Meet a bunch of 30's!<br><br>
Merry, merry and I hope Santa was good to all!<br><br><b>MN Peeps</b>: I'm not doing the Winter Waddle as we'll be out of town, but have fun and <i>don't slip</i>!<br><br>
Melis<br><br>
Hi <b>Hawki</b>!!! <img alt="hello.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/hello.gif">

 

Good afternoon!<br><br>
Did 3 this morning with my neighbor and my dog. I think he is getting used to these nice morning jaunts (though he is still stopping at the neighbors house :roll_eyes<img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif"><br><br>
I had 2 goals for 2007:<br><br>
1. Run a half marathon. I did 2 this summer and I must say I love that distance.<br>
2. Improve my 5K time. I did that, but there's always room for improvement.<br><br><b>2008</b><br><br>
1. Run a marathon (Delaware, May 18th). My training officially starts jan. 4th.<br>
2. 5K under 24 minutes.<br>
3. Better eating habits. I heart junk food.<br><br>
Feel better <b>Heather, HH, Noni, and Hawki</b>

 

End of year wrap up:<br><br>
I didn't have any real 'firm' 2007 goals that I recall. I kind of knew it was going to be a rebuilding year so to speak after having Pneumonia late last year and taking almost a month off.<br><br>
I did PR in the Marathon by almost 4 minutes, so I'll take that as a positive.<br><br>
I did PR in a 10k (41:59) also a positive.<br><br>
I enjoyed racing in a Duathlon.<br><br>
I ran 2 Marathons and 1 Ultra.<br><br>
That's about it for me.<br><br>
Next spring I <b>will</b> PR in the marathon again. Hopefully enough to get me to Boston in 2k9.

 

Me too.<br><br><b><br>
2007 goals</b><br>
Get back to my WW goal weight - nope<br>
Complete c25k - check<br>
Run a 5k race - nope<br>
build a good running base - nope<br><br><b>2008 goals</b><br>
get back to my WW goal weight<br>
Eat better<br>
increase my running base<br>
complete a half (even with walk breaks) - planned<br>
Finally attend a 30's meet up - planned

 

If I cut this post short or have a few dozen spelling errors, it's this damn keyboard's fault not mine.<br><br>
Great goals and recaps on 2007 goals. All in all - a successful group here! PTom - sub 16:00 puts you in some fast company - I know you can & will do it, but damn! that just sounds SOOO fast!! ANd Cactus' Ironman attempt is something I will be greatly interested in following the next few months, along with the other newbie marathoners/racers on this thread...people trying new things is fun to watch and hear about as it makes me want to try new things or accomplish something I didn't think I could.<br><br>
My 2007 Goals:<br>
1. Stay injury free - Check! Most important goal for me every single year<br>
2. Annual mileage/kilometerage - 5000km because it sound cool...CHECK!<br>
3. Marathon - Sub 2:50 in the spring, and 2:45 in the fall<br>
Boston's weather was not conducive to fast racing so the spring goal was met in early fall @ Air Force, and the 2:45 goal was not to be in 2007<br>
4. 5k/10k PR's - Check! Twice on both, actually so double check, plus 2 stroller 5k PRs!<br>
5. Pacing - Nail every single race - Quasi-Check. 6 out of 7 I did really well, but the sub 3 at San Francisco turned into 24 miles at that pace and a leisurely stroll the last 2+ miles! If I was going to miss one time though - this is the one I'm most OK with since I didn't screw up anyone's race since I was all alone at 24 and it was the most aggressive time.<br><br>
Early thoughts on 2008 Goals - I hope they are challenging enough to me that I do not achieve them all, otherwise they will feel too soft:<br>
1. Injury Free<br>
2. 2:42 marathon at some point in the year<br>
3. Annual Mileage - 3200+<br>
4. Shorter Distance PR's - 5k - 16:45, half marathon 1:16. I don't know if I'll get in more than 1 or 2 10k's so that is a soft goal - anything under current PR is gravy.<br>
5. Pacing - Nail every single race<br>
6. Encourage or "coach" at least 5 people to either start running or improve their running and/or qualify for Boston<br>
7. At least one multi-sport event (du or tri) - perhaps a half ironman

 

If you pace me to a 3:15 at Athens, that will get you 1 out of 5... and if Tim is there too - that would be two <img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif">

 

Okay goals and stuff, fun!<br><br>
2007 Goals:<br>
I really didn't have too many, I just started racing last November.<br>
1) I guess the only one was to run a half marathon: Check<br><br>
2008 Goals:<br>
Now, this year, I have a lot more to think about now that I'm into racing. I really like to challenge myself, <b><i>I have been humbled before and I'm sure I'll be humbled again</i></b>. I got to keep putting it out there!!!!<br>
1) Sub 3:20 marathon. I'm going to aim for that in Boston as long as the weather cooperates at least a little and training goes well.<br>
2) Sub 20:00 5k. This is one I'm pretty nervous about, current pr is 20:40. 5k's seem so hard because if you mess up even a little, it seems like there isn't much time to fix it...I've been known to mess up before<img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif">.<br>
3) PR in the 1/2, current is 1:36:01. I would like to get around 7 min. pace but right now that just seems like crazy talk...we'll see what next fall brings. I'm "running" Miami as just a training run, then the A1A in Feb. in place of a MP run; but I think later in the year will be better for a PR race.<br>
4) Become more social and join in on group runs this year.<br>
5) Keep doing tri's, don't make an ass of myself during the swim next time around.

 

I got in my 6 miler. Now I need to make a recovery smoothie.<br><br>
My goals for next year are to just keep running and stay healthy.

 

And if you're lucky enough to pace the 3:10's at Disney, that would be number three.

 

Well I didnt run but I see that folks are posting '07 results and '08 goals<br><br>
I cant recall if I had any actual goals for this year over last year other than:<br><br>
run more miles than '06 <b>check.</b><br><br>
What I did accomplish this year:<br><br>
PRed in the 5k distance ( improved by like 3 minutes )<br>
Ran my first 10 mile race<br>
PRed in a HM ( Flying Pig 7 minute PR! Thanks <b>Beth, Bard, Nick & Moonie</b> )<br>
Ran two HMs ( one more than last year )<br><br>
My biggest ( non running ) goal of the year was to meet as many of you as I could. That got accomplished and how!<br><br><b>2008 Goals</b><br><br>
1. Get back to 100% physicaly ( obviously a priority )<br>
2. Start running again<br>
3. Lose 25 lbs ( 12.5 by June 1st, 12.5 by Dec. 18th )<br><br>
Im playing it by ear. If I can accomplish goal 1 quickly, while working on #3 at the same time, I hope to return to running by spring.

 

So anyhow, I had realized that in all the runs I had logged this year, none had lasted 1:3x<img alt="mad.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/mad.gif">x. I figured today was a good day to get that, I'm not going long on Saturday with a 5K race on Sunday and I could do it at a nice easy effort tonight with the HRM keeping me in check.<br><br>
Using the HRM again has made me realize how in the time without using it, my easy pace had been creeping up, both in pace and heart rate. So actually I hadn't really been running my easy runs as easy as maybe they should have been. It was good to go on a long lasting effort tonight and remember what the easy pace should feel like.<br><br>
8.2 miles in 1:35:39. Average heart rate of 137 bpm.

 

Just got back from the gym. Had a pretty mediocre workout. But today was a scheduled off-day, so I guess it's better than nothing...