Post your current GOALS here

1) 1:15 1/2 Marathon, 27:30 8K XC, 4:20 indoor mile, 3:55 1500

2) Building base right now. Semi-retired from running in 2003, drank lots of beer and gained about 50 pounds. Started running consistently again with new year's resolution. Ran 1/2 marathon in March in 1:33 and building towards 70 mpw this summer. Already lost 25 lbs in the past calendar year, within 10 pounds of former racing weight, but still fat.

3) Getting up to over an hour a day, including long runs up to 90 minutes by end of summer

4) XC, Indoor, Outdoor

5) 49.0 400, 1:53 800 (both 9 years ago), 4:31 1600 (2002), 16:18 3 mi., 17:08 5k (in '99)

1: What are your current GOALS/Goal race and time?

Road 5K, 17:36

2: What is a recent indicator of current level of fitness?

2x1 mile on trail at 5:39 and 5:49, Last time I ran 17:36 I did the same workout at 5:39 and 6:00

3: What do you believe you can run now or do you have a recent race time or training session to draw from?

I think I am ready to achieve my goal

4:What date have you set to reach your goal(goals are only dreams if there is no plan to get there)?

June 7, 2009 (I ran 17:36 on this course 4 years ago)

5: If you care to include it, what is your Personal Best and, if that was from years ago, what caused you to get at it again?

My 5K PR was set in 1976 at 14:55. I continued to run after college but was not racing for many years. When my son started running in high school, I wanted to start competing again. I had a good set of races when I turned 50, but have been fighting injuries for the past 4 years. I've finally put in a good solid stretch of training.

On a comeback 4.5 years later and 35 pounds heavier.

1. My short term goals are 5:00 for mile/2:10 for 800m. Once I reach these goals I plan to go under 4:40/2:00 then revise goals to see how low I can drop my times.

2. Recent races: Healthy Kidney 10K in 42min (hung over and sleep deprived) and LA Marathon in 3:26 (first 23 miles at 3:12 pace, body shut down last three miles).

3. A few months ago, I ran an all out 400 in 59sec. I don’t think I can go much faster than that at the moment. I might be able to hit 2:20 for 800 and close to 5 for the mile. I haven’t touched the track except for the 400. I have been running 15-25miles a week for the past 4 months at 7min pace.

4. I might go out to the track next month to measure my fitness and see how close I am to reaching my short term goals. I’m looking to run some open meets this summer and hopefully run under 2:00 and 4:40 or equivalent.

5. 50sec 400 relay split (2001 when I had to run on our 4x400)

1:53 800 (2004 redshirt year)

3:54 1500 (2005)

Why start running again? I felt awkward just sitting in front of a computer monitor the last four years. I was tired of looking in the mirror every morning and noticing my face getting rounder as I steadily gained weight. I need to do something that allows me to measure continuous improvement in my life. Running was the best method for me to do this in the past. Every week, month, year, I was able to measure my fitness by how much faster I ran than my last race or workout. I need running, I enjoy running, and I’m a huge fan of running.

I will turn 39 this summer and my goal is to run 400m in 55.

Then work on distance in the fall. I have never raced 10 miles but would like to try it for the first time aiming at sub 60 min by next spring.

Then I will re-assess my goals when I turn 40 next summer.

My goal is a sub 40min 10k by the end of the year

Congratulations on getting off your seat and getting back into it. My problem looking back was that I was actually somewhat depressed that my running years were over (at least in my mind) and I waited too damn long to get off my butt and start doing what I truly enjoy doing as far as exercise is concerned. Im embarrassed to admit, I got up to 255 lbs about 8years ago. I decided to get my weight down but got hung up at 230+/-. Since the start of the year I'v been more serious and am down to 212 and need to lose another 20-25 lbs. those are the tough ones. running is at least a real joy and motivation in getting healthy again. Dont quit working on your goals. you will lose ALOT of speed and endurance as you get older if you are too inactive.

Good luck everyone. These make great reading.

100 m 16,200 35, 400 75, 800 2.55 , mile 6.40 all in the same day and then die.Scatter old Satch,s ashes over Duke campus and track.

1. My goal is to go under 16:45 in the 5K and qualify for my state meet in Cross Country

2. 35:23 10K, 10:18 2 mile, 4:48 mile

3. Based off my 10:18 2 mile, I think right now I could run low 17s

4. October 30

5. 5K PR- 18:03

1. My primary goal at this point is to run a mile in under 4 minutes.

2. This past outdoor season, I ran a 1500 in 4:03, and an 800 in 1:58, but my training was cut short at the end of the season due to a minor injury.

3. Right now, I am just getting into building my base, so I would imagine I could run a mile in around 4:25-4:30.

4. My goal date is March 6, 2010.

5. My personal bests are 1:58 for the 800, 4:20 for the mile, and 8:54 for the 3000, all from within the past 4 months (I am 22 years old).

I hope to drop my times to 1:52 for the 800, 3:59 for the mile, and 8:10 for the 3000.

While these are lofty goals, I am planning on doing a lot more mileage than before (100+ compared to maxing out at 70-80 in the past), and also not doing cross country, since my eligibility is used up for cross. I will do doubles, and possibly triples if my schedule allows it; preventing injury will be the biggest key to success.

In high school, I never managed to break 5:00 for the 1600, so it is a goal of mine to prove that it is possible for those who did not set records in high school to have success later on.

#1. Sub 2:58 Marathon

#2.recent 5 mile @ 6:40 pace.

#3.Progressively building mileage, currently 50MPW. Mostly on trails

#4.Chicago Marathon , Oct.12

#5.2:26 in 1981@ grandmas.

returned because I couldn't believe I'd let myself get so heavy and out of condition. The lethargy was hell. A flight of stairs inspired dread. The road back has had a few set backs but overall the trend is forward.

The camaraderie of other masters runners has been a welcome and tangible benefit.

2 chicks at the same time

Hopeful for Boston Qualifying at NYC marathon. Currently increasing mileage from 40 miles per week to 60 miles per week (peak milage). Started using the Daniels program. So far so good..

Ran a 134 1/2 marathon earlier this year, hoping for a sub 315 in nov.

1. sub 25 8k in xc, sub 3:55 1500/4:12 mile/sub 8:30 3k/ sub 15 5k

2. summer training-getting up to about 90mpw and holding it there with doubles

3.just started running again after a break from outdoor

first long run back: 12 miler at 6:28 per mile comfortably

4.with the conclusion of next school year

5.current prs- 25:40, 3:58, 4:16, 8:44

driske wrote:

#1. Sub 2:58 Marathon

#2.recent 5 mile @ 6:40 pace.

#3.Progressively building mileage, currently 50MPW. Mostly on trails

#4.Chicago Marathon , Oct.12

#5.2:26 in 1981@ grandmas.

returned because I couldn't believe I'd let myself get so heavy and out of condition. The lethargy was hell. A flight of stairs inspired dread. The road back has had a few set backs but overall the trend is forward.

The camaraderie of other masters runners has been a welcome and tangible benefit.

Good luck! Are you following a build up plan? I hope you make it.

yoda wrote:

2 chicks at the same time

I know this is the dream of many young guys. A good goal actually has a plan for achievement. Dreaming usually relies on circumstances to appear and is not 'achieved' by design or effort. I haven't lost my sense of humor nonetheless. Running goals everybody....I'm sure most know that. : )

I'm an old guy (44) with only 3 years running experience.

6-8 month Goal is 2:58 marathon, and 1:25 half marathon.

PBs are 3:08/1:28.

Built mileage up to current levels and holding with the goal of making levels extremely easy before adding workouts. Last 6 weeks were 63mpw average with a low of 60 and hi of 71 (all on the crete!!). Most runs are by feel and progression. This week i did an unplanned 10 mile tempo run at 6:53 pace (total of 13.5 miles). Previous week did 5x1k at sub-6:00 pace. I'm a bit tired now as i haven't really taken a down week. In any event, i don't feel i am anywhere near sub-3 shape yet.

I am 42, soon to be 43. PBs: 4:33 mile, 15:47 5k, 53:38 10 mile, 1:12 half, 2:33 marathon--all ~10 years ago.

Ran a 2:46 marathon last Saturday.

I am a few lbs too heavy and don't lead as good of lifestyle as I should (a little too much junkfood, a little too much wine--nothing crazy, but just could improve). I still have a very good drive to run, and remain remarkably injury free despite running EVERY day.

I want to start setting a better tone for the remainder of my life this summer: better nutrition and more consistent miles, but a lot of them at proper recovery pace.

My marathon last Sat was fun, but I died the last 5 miles. My only real specific goals right now are a sub-16 5k this summer and to go under 2:45 for the Detroit marathon in the fall.

I'm fighting age.

this is an inspiring thread.

Thanks for creating it.

runthecountry, good luck man. those are indeed lofty goals, but that doesn't mean you can't get it done. i'm interested to keep up with how your progress goes; wanna keep us updated on here?