At the end of 2020, I set 15 goals for 2021. In 2022, I decided that it would be cool to keep those 15 and add 7 more. So 22 for ’22.
It’s 6 months into 2022. Let’s see how I am doing so far:
1.Run at least 3 miles twice during the week.
For the most part, THREE times during the week ALL year. And always outside.
2. Go for a walk or hike on non-running days.
Just occasionally. During the Pandemic, there was not much to do. I hiked 100 trails in 2020. Now when I don’t run, I don’t feel the need to get out there. And rarely unless I’m with a friend.
my walking buds
3. Run long on the weekend (10 miles if able).
Pretty much every weekend. But not necessarily 10 miles. It may only be 6-8 miles. Or just a 5k race.
7 miles… no desire to run more.
4. Continue to connect safely with friends on runs, walks and hikes.
As often as possible, my runs, walks and hikes were done with my friends. Hanging out with friends is the best part of my week.
and yes, there is always food involved…
5. Go to my gym (when it opens) once a week.
It never opened. But I got a FREE 12 week membership to the YMCA and I went at least 3x each week.
6. Sign up for in-person races.
I have run 19 in-person races so far and have already signed up for many more.
Just a few of my favorites:
7. Do some speed work to prepare for shorter races.
Definitely need improvement in this area.
just easy runs each week… NO drills!
8. Add some strength training somewhere somehow
I used the machines during my short gym membership. Hopefully I will get out and do some biking.
9. Go on a race-cation in February.
I went to Florida, visited with friends and ran a half marathon.
10. Plan a race-cation for the Fall.
We rented a house in Maine and ten of us are planning a race together (among other things).
11. Once I start traveling again for work, run in NYC (for the sunsets and friend connections).
I never started traveling for work but I did sub for a trainer once in NYC.
no sunset but I met up with Cari. Central Park is always awesome.
12. Continue to blog at least once or twice a week.
I blogged each week on Sunday, Tuesday and Friday. I continue to host a link-up (FIT FIVE FRIDAY) on Fridays with 4 other bloggers.
13. Run 1000 miles for the year.
On track so far…
**** 513 MILES
But you can see that downward trend…. and no half marathons scheduled for June, July or August!!
14. Complete more challenging hikes.
Most of my hikes are solo and my hiking friends go during the work week so there hasn’t been that much opportunity. As a result, I did not do any harder hikes as I had hoped. In fact, my hiking has really slacked off.
Now that I have every other Monday off, that could change.
15. Stay healthy!!!!!
No flu. No colds. No fevers. No COVID. No sick days!!!
No injuries!! (knock on wood.)
Never had to skip a run!!! HOORAY!!
16. Run a Sub 2:27 Half Marathon.
That is the qualifying times for me for 2023 NYC full and half marathons hence this goal.
I did for 4 out of 5 half marathons that I have run so far. It probably is a moot point since I ran NYC half virtually (so I can run it in 2023) and don’t think the timing fits for the full.
01-23-22 – Fred Lebow Half Marathon (in NYC) – 2:26:02
02-13-22 – Publix Florida Half Marathon – 2:20:55
02-27-22 – Central Park Half Marathon (in NYC) – 2:21:29
04-16-22 – Helderberg to Hudson Half Marathon – 2:12:24
05-22-22 – Steel Rail Half Marathon – 2:32:04
17. Volunteer at two or more races.
I volunteered once so far and plan another stint in October.
18. Return to mentoring in the STEM program.
I did mentor runners this spring. It was rather disappointing and I did not even participate in their goal race.
19. Buy less and Donate more.
I have enough running clothes. In fact, I have too many skirts and tops to wear.
I have given a lot away but there is still a lot more to sort through. Of course, I have bought a few new things (on sale.)
the only new SS outfit!!
20. Run a NEW race.
I have my local favorites. I know what to expect regarding logistics and courses. But it’s always fun to try a new one. Sometimes a new race becomes a favorite.
I have run three new races so far.
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- Shape 5.8 mile loop
The Maine Half Marathon is also a new race that I will run in October.
21. Run a Trail Race.
I did register for one.
But it was a HOT day after a hilly 15k so I skipped it. I may pick another later in the year.
22. Run at least 22 races
No problem here!!
See #6 and a few more:
Happy Running! Did you set and/or achieve any goals so far for 2022? Do you have any of the above as your goal(s)? Please share.
Since it’s Tuesday, I’m joining the link-up organized by Zenaida and Kim (Kooky Runner)
I’m also linking up here:
with co-hosts Coach Debbie Runs, Confessions of a Mother Runner, Mile by Mile, Runs with Pugs, and Laura Norris Running.
My First 5K and More... 
Looks like you’re well on track with your goals so far!
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Thanks Marcia
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You nearly nailed all your goals, Darlene! Great job.
Speed work: I think you should count your races as speed work. You race nearly every weekend, so you do quite a lot of tempo runs!
Why was the mentoring disappointing?
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It was unorganized and they allowed the participants to walk and talk in their phones rather than run.
I do think racing does help with pace.
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Your goal are GREAT, and you’re doing great at them so far. I agree with Catrina- races can be counted as speed work. That’s probably while you’re doing so well. I mean- we all could be faster than we are, and maybe if you did dedicated speed work you would be faster- but your paces are good and you frequently place in your AG, so… if you’re happy doing what you’re doing, you should keep with it. Oh, and congrats on not being sick or injured! I would say 2022 is going well for you.
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Thanks. I do agree. Races help you push yourself.
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You are well on. track with your goals this year! My weekend long runs are a little shorter than I would like right now mostly due to heat. I need to up those in August for our half in October. It will be here before we know it!
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Yes it will. My long runs have decreased as well.
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Well done Darlene! I love that you are so on track with all of your goals. You’ve definitely been busy the first few months of the year!
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So far so good. I hope things continue to go well.
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Great job with your goals! I have some things going on in my personal life I haven’t gotten into on my blog so I made the decision in the spring to not make any major goals for this year. Next year will hopefully be a different story, however!
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Hope things go well for you. I have enjoyed your travels.
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No real goals this year. Just do the best I can & be compassionate — which are pretty good goals. 🙂
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Being compassionate is good of course.
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Well, I’m at 10 races/events thus far for ’22, but one had to be virtual (Key West in January). I don’t have much on the calendar for the remaining six months (yet), but there are a few that I just haven’t officially paid for yet. I need to do a major closet (and running gear) purge…famous last words, huh!
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My closet is still full and not many races in the summer.
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You’re doing great with your goals! Thats alot of races! I didn’t really set goals for this year (or if I did I forgot them already, oops. Hope you can continue accomplishing all your goals for the rest of the year!
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Thanks. I hope so.
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Wow, 22 goals! Glad to see you’re hitting them all. I don’t think I set any formal goals for this year except to run all those races that were postponed due to the pandemic. I sure didn’t expect them to all fall into place within 5 weeks, tho!
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Not all my goals yet but many.
Good luck with ALL your races.
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I love your goals and I love even more that you are on track with them.
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So far. It’s hard to maintain that adrenaline for 12 months.
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Wow, wow, wow!! I’m way off track for many of my goals so this post has inspired me to get cracking on mine. Your race tally is just incredible!
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I’m good the first. I tend to slack off. You can motivate me now.
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Great job with your goals! Your fall trip sounds really fun – we want to head back up to New England this fall but haven’t planned anything yet!
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Thanks. New England foliage is beautiful.
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Maine is so amazing. We went a few years ago and I never wanted to leave. I know you will have the best time.
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I’m looking forward to that trip.
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Awesome job with your goals so far! Would you believe this is the first year that I didn’t set annual goals? I’ve just been setting a few smaller goals for each month, but maybe I’ll set some for the second half of the year.
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Thanks. I usually don’t.
Small goals are goal. And more easily attainable.
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