After 12 weeks of training and anticipation, it’s OVER!!
I signed up for a Half Marathon, I trained for it, I ran it and met all my Goals.
What’s Next?
No, not a Marathon!!!!!!!!!
But I’m the kind of runner that needs goals.
I have always planned my weekly runs based on an upcoming race. When you run only 5ks (I ran 21 in 3 yrs!!), it’s not too difficult. I ran 2-3 times during the week (3 miles at a time) and ran a 5k on the weekend (almost every weekend from May-Oct).
I really enjoyed the 5ks and tried to improve each time. I met a lot of great people. But at age 57, how much faster can I get?? (I’ve improved my PR from 37 something to 27 something)
It’s all changed!!
I ran a Half Marathon.
On the weekends, I had added a long run of 6-12 miles to my 2-3 weekly 3 mile runs.
This is my dilemma…the 5k races don’t really fit into another Half Marathon training. I can add on the extra miles from time to time but it’s not the same as a real Long Run.
What do I do???
What I am sure of is:
- I want to run another Half Marathon or 2. (with more confidence than the first & a little faster)
- I want to continue to run a lot of 5ks in the summer months (fits in with our boating)
- I want to add some other distances – 4 mi, 5 mi, 10k, 15k, 10 mi
But’s Monday and it’s time for this week’s goals:
Last week update:
I ran only 6 miles (but I was resting after my Half Marathon)
This week’s schedule:
Mon – tennis
Tues – tennis
Wed – FleetFeet workshop
Thurs – mall w/bff
Fri – gala in LG
Sat – tennis dinner
Sun – cards w/friends
This week’s running:
Tues– 3 miles before work
Wed – 4 miles after work
Thurs – 3 miles after work
Sun: 5 miles
Weekly Running Goal = 15 miles
January Monthly Running Goal = 50 miles, a half marathon
Yearly Running Goal = 1011 miles
Happy Running!
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I always need a goal, too! 🙂 It always motivates me and having a structured training plan telling me what I am supposed to do for a workout is exactly the thing I need to get me out the door! Good luck!
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I love having races as a goal to help keep me working out – although with the winter, there is no more than 1 race a month. To keep your 5Ks and half marathons – can you shift the long run to during the week?
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If only I didn’t work and it didn’t get dark so early. That’s a good idea, though, for the summer!!!
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I also need goals to motivate me. Signing up for races is great motivation, but I can understand the dilemma of doing 5ks vs. the half marathon. I’m new to racing (and outdoor running, really), but since my first half marathon isn’t until April, I’ve been itching to sign up for a few 5ks before then – they just don’t fit into my training plan either.
On a side note – I never would have guessed your age from your pictures!
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Thanks for the compliment – I guess those pics don’t show the wrinkles & cellulite LOL. Good luck on your first Half!!! Can’t wait to hear about it.
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Funny my goal is 1011 km and that’s less than miles 🙂
I need goals too. I’ve planned 6 runs this year so far, haven’t signed up yet because I first want to see if I like a half marathon. If I do I will be doing another one in October. But I need a schedule and a run to look forward too otherwise I know I will skip runs more and more because there’s no pressure. \
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I haven’t signed up for anything either yet. I waited till after my first half.
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