For a hobby jogger, is there any point to a time/distance based goal

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7 years ago 08/29/2016 8:52pm EDT

Or should we just strive for AG awards at the largest charity 5k we can still get a podium spot in?

Is there any point to progression at all?

When you start to get slower, that doesn't matter right as the rest of your AG is slowing too?

I googled nihilism prior to making this post fwiw.

It's not about the ET rather the hobby lifestyle? Cranking 400 /800 repeats at hobby jogger pace, swapping for chilled hats in your little transition area... Perhaps cutting some holes in your tees. Doing the mobot for no reason.talking about your upcoming 5k in the break room..

Thoughts?

7 years ago 08/29/2016 10:17pm EDT

re: Ironic ennui

Everyone should have goals

7 years ago 08/29/2016 10:22pm EDT

re: Ironic ennui

I set goals because I enjoy feeling like I'm getting somewhere. Goals make it a game rather than an endless fitness slog.

7 years ago 08/29/2016 10:24pm EDT

re: Ironic ennui

There are Nike sponsored athletes who wish they could run like it was 2010.

Just take up ultra running and you can keep improving your times for those races.

7 years ago 08/29/2016 10:26pm EDT

re: Ironic ennui

if you can't run faster, run longer. 5k... c'mon don't you have balls. Go ultra slow. Go ultra far.

7 years ago 08/29/2016 10:36pm EDT

re: Ironic ennui

There are lots of hobby joggers who never race. It is possible to have fun running without ever looking at a watch.

7 years ago 08/29/2016 10:40pm EDT

re: CKidd

CKidd wrote:
Just take up ultra running and you can keep improving your times for those races.

Ultras have cut-off times you have to run faster than or you get pulled off the course.

7 years ago 08/29/2016 10:43pm EDT

re: Ironic ennui

Ironic ennui wrote:
Or should we just strive for AG awards at the largest charity 5k we can still get a podium spot in?
Is there any point to progression at all?
When you start to get slower, that doesn't matter right as the rest of your AG is slowing too?
I googled nihilism prior to making this post fwiw.
It's not about the ET rather the hobby lifestyle? Cranking 400 /800 repeats at hobby jogger pace, swapping for chilled hats in your little transition area... Perhaps cutting some holes in your tees. Doing the mobot for no reason.talking about your upcoming 5k in the break room..
Thoughts?

Sure. Here's one. You sound like a perfect dink.

7 years ago 08/29/2016 11:51pm EDT

re: Fast enough to finish...

Fast enough to finish... wrote:
CKidd wrote:
Just take up ultra running and you can keep improving your times for those races.
Ultras have cut-off times you have to run faster than or you get pulled off the course.

If you can't meet the ultra cut-off time you weren't running.

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