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TT: Goals for My Second Marathon


Today’s Topic is free so with my big race on Sunday, this topic came to mind.

GOALS?

  • CROSS THE FINISH LINE.

I completed (loosely) the Hal Higdon Novice 18 week plan.

All the long runs (13+miles) were hard.

So I don’t take this distance for granted.

  • NOT CRASH AND BURN THE 2ND HALF.

I pretty do that on all my races.

I did that in 2019.

It’s not easy when you are in a corral with faster runners.

  • ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE.

Soak up the amazing crowds, scenery, music.

  • APPRECIATE THE SUPPORT OF MY FRIENDS.

In 2019, my tennis friends drove down to cheer me on at mile 18.

This year, some of my running friends will be there to support me.

I was their cheerleader at the NYC Half.

  • FEEL GREAT AFTER.

26.2 miles on these old legs…

I hope to feel good enough to run another day…. Thanksgiving 10K, 15k in early December.

in 2019, a week after the marathon, a 15K!

  • TIME GOAL?

A: under 5:29 (PR)
B: under 5:55 (Chicago QT)
C: just finish the damn thing

Happy Running! Do your goals change for each race? Please share.

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There is a link-up organized by Zenaida and Kim (Kooky Runner).

Since today is Tuesday, I’m linking up with these ladies.

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

18 thoughts on “TT: Goals for My Second Marathon”

  5. I hope you have a great race! It should be such a fun experience. One of the runners I coach is doing NY and the logistics are tricky with the late start and crowded course. Hopefully you have great weather and the crowd support should be amazing!

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  7. Darlene, I’m seriously so excited for you! If you finish and have fun, then I’m going to say it was a roaring success. I can’t believe you ran a 15k a week after in 2019??? A Thanksgiving 10k sounds doable… I can’t wait to hear all about it. I’ll be watching from home! Give us your info so we can track you.

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