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.
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
My First 5K and More... 
I hope you meet all your goals — especially to have fun and finish the damn thing!
You got this!
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Yup. Just want to get a medal. And enjoy the race.
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You seem very well trained this season. I know you will finish and can’t wait to see your finish line pic
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Thanks for your vote of confidence
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I know you’ll just finish the damn thing, lol, so I hope you meet your time goals! Good luck!!
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Thanks Wendy
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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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Yes. My bus is 6:15 and I start at 10:55.
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Well aren’t these just the best race goals ever?! Have fun ❤
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Thanks Elizabeth
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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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If you download the TCS nyc marathon app you can track me. My bib is 48527.
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I am so very excited for you! This is going to be so great (again) and I think you are going to do great! I hope everything lines up to make it a wonderful marathon, and I can’t wait to hear all about it!
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I certainly hope so. No expectations makes it more fun.
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I’ll be cheering you on!! I didn’t realize that this was your 2nd full marathon. At least you have tons of race experience and know what to do. Good luck on all of your goals!
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I have amnesia on the first. So I signed up again. Lol.
Thanks for your support.
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You finished! Yay! Congrats and PROUD of you!
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That I did. Thanks.
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