The Running Thread - 2018

[roxymama]

ATTQOTD:
1) Finish my first marathon and do it to the best of my abilities on that day. Also to have fun despite it probably being really really hard.
2) Complete my 4th Hot Chocolate 15k. And to have fun.
3) Recovery
4) Bridge plan to get me to the WDW HM weekend. And that race I'll run for fun.
5) Post more content in my journal. Race recaps, shopping, coffee, no raisins.

So yeah, basically do a very hard race and then have fun for the rest of the year. "Serious" time based or PR based goals, etc can start back up in 2019.

 

[michigandergirl]

ATTQOTD: My only goal is to run a marathon in under 5 hours on Oct 21st.

 

[roxymama]

ATTQOTD: My only goal is to run a marathon in under 5 hours on Oct 21st.

YOU CAN DO IT!!!!

 

[opusone]

If someone would like to add a race to the list, let me know as well.

I guess I will add a race this weekend since I have registered for it, although I still haven't determined if I will do it.

30 - opusone - Run for Kelli 3 Mile XC (23:30 / N/A)

 

[michigandergirl]

YOU CAN DO IT!!!!

Thanks!!! Still really bummed I didn't get in to Chicago...

 

[rteetz]

Thanks!!! Still really bummed I didn't get in to Chicago...

Same...

 

[Jules76126]

My only goal is to keep running this fall while my schedule is all over the place. I will have more measurable goals for 2019 when hopefully life has sorted itself out.

 

[roxymama]

Thanks!!! Still really bummed I didn't get in to Chicago...

I probably wouldn't have even entertained running it if you hadn't put the seed in my head that I was capable. I hope you can try again (if you want to.)

Same...

I'll have shamrock shuffle legacy in 2020. I've already told myself this is one and done. Ugh, but....
If either or both of you get in one day, I'll cheer for you from inside or outside the course.

 

[Z-Knight]

This week we have the following folks races:

29 - @Smilelea - 10th Annual Baby Steps Memorial Run 5K (NG N/A)
29 - @PointerPower - Akron Marathon (4:10:00 / N/A)
30 - @mankle30 - Oakville Half Marathon (2:20:00 / N/A)
30 - @SarahDisney - New Balance Bronx 10 Miler (1:45:00 / N/A)
30 - @Z-Knight - Warsaw Marathon (NG / N/A)
30 - @KevM - OCNJ Half Marathon (2:15:00 / N/A)
30 - @derekleigh - Tanger Outlet 5K (23:00 / N/A)
30 - @BikeFan - Prince William Half Marathon (1:40:00 / N/A)

Best of luck to each of you this weekend! If you would like to make a change to your race or goal, let me know. If someone would like to add a race to the list, let me know as well. Again, good luck and we look forward to hearing how you race went!

Not running. Got hit with some major cold and have severe throat pain and tiredness. Did the paris half in worst half i ever had but now I'm done until for next week.

 

[jennamfeo]

ATTQOTD: Ahhh, fall. The season that starts at the beginning of November and ends mid-March. Looks like I have a lot more time to complete some fall goals than the rest of you.
I'll just call these Q4 goals.
1. Get a new shiny (and hopefully really fast) HM PR
2. START MARATHON TRAINING
3. Squeeze in a few more races before 2019
4. Don't gain back all the weight I lost this year
ETA: 5. Hit 1000 miles ran in 2018!! (Forgot that one!)

 

[KSellers88]

ATTQOTD (these all make my heart speed up a little):
1. Run a sub 4 marathon at Kiawah Island Marathon on December 8th
2. Complete my goal of running 12 half marathons in 2018
3. Complete my goal of running 1,800 miles in 2018

 

[camaker]

ATTQOTD: It's going to be a busy fall for me. My goals as of right now are as follows:

1. Complete the Chicago Marathon as close to 4:00 as possible. The heat and humidity this summer has really shaken my confidence in getting past the 4:00 barrier.
2. Take it easy and enjoy another Tuna Run 200 (200mi relay) two weeks after Chicago
3. Find a half marathon in November, so I can run my 20th half (one of my goals for the year)
4. Complete my first ultramarathon (50k) in December
5. Stay healthy through #1-4 so I can enjoy Goofy in January

 

[cavepig]

I failed my summer goal for my marathon goal (thanks heat & humidity) so now my fall goal is just to prepare for the Goofy goal! I actually really suck at goals.

 

[Dis5150]

ATTQOTD: Actually run? Seriously, to follow my training plan for WDW Marathon in January (and possibly Dopey, just added a night so arriving on the 9th, one step closer!).

 

[jennamfeo]

ATTQOTD: Actually run? Seriously, to follow my training plan for WDW Marathon in January (and possibly Dopey, just added a night so arriving on the 9th, one step closer!).

Do it! Do it! Dop-ey! Dop-ey!

 

[cburnett11]

QOTD: So we had a summer goals topic and now almost a week into fall I wanted to ask the same question. What are your running goals for the fall?

1. Run a smart race in Chicago.
2. Recover fully
3. Enjoy NY marathon (I didn't really intend to do both this year)
4. Train all of November/December with my wife to get her ready for January's WDW marathon

 

[Kazrak]

ATTQOTD:

1. Continue training for Star Wars Half.
2. Complete the Turkey Trot 5k at a pace under 12 minutes.
3. Get my weight under 220. (Not quite a running goal, but it'll help.)
4. Prep for New Year's Eve 10k for Star Wars Half PoT.
5. Help my son get to a 16 minute pace for Turkey Trot 5k.
6. Help my wife train toward 16 minute pace for Star Wars 5k.

 

[Sleepless Knight]

I have already planned and registered for my races until June 2019 in order to arrive ready for Dopey 2020. I am still debating whether I wan’t Dopey to be my first Full or not

To be honest, I had the same debate. It took me many years and multiple runDisney challenge events before I eventually decided I want to run a marathon. I'm a slow runner so I wanted a time requirement friendlier to me and a place where there would be lots to distract my brain if it decided to protest too much during the race. That meant Disney World. I then realized that for a variety of reasons, my first marathon could be my only marathon. But if I liked it, I would want to do Goofy or Dopey. If I didn't like it, I still might want to do Goofy or Dopey anyways, but would have to run another marathon. Many runners reassured me that Goofy/Dopey as part of your first full is actually possible. So I'm in for Dopey.

ATYQOTD: I am on week 4 of my DopeyBadger marathon plan. I have only missed one run so far but have had to reschedule a couple. My mileage has been lacking this summer due to numerous things and I am just starting to amp things back up again. Of course, now we want to do Dopey and no way would I be ready for that with this plan, lol. Well.... maybe if I just walk the other races?

Join me on the walking real fast side of the Force.

Anyway, early this summer I asked what were your goals for the summer regarding running. How did you do?

I think my goals were run the Incredibles Virtual 5K series, decide on marathon weekend, and then register if necessary. I accomplished all those. Along the way, I added the San Francisco Giants 60 miles for 60 years in San Francisco virtual challenge, the Giant Race Half marathon, and settle on a training plan for Dopey. Which all happened too. I'll use a pass/fail system which means that I passed. Ultimately, the true measure of success from this summer's goals comes on marathon weekend.

ATTQOTD: I'm not dead yet, so A+.

Now I have Monty Python and Spamalot running through my head. This is not a bad thing.

But I sort of unplugged and just worked, ran and was with family. And that's ok. So a gold star and an E for Effort.

And that is the best kind of success. You persevered through a very difficult time that you will never forget. You may still be persevering through that time, but you are still going.

I hear ya. I'm not sure my body can take a 10 mile midweek run followed by 20 miles a few days later. Well at this point, I know I can't do that, but I should be able to by then, I guess??
I really debated between Higdon and modified-Galloway. I ended up with Higdon based on the longest run of 20 miles and more running during the week. I'll let you know how it worked on Sunday, Jan 13 around 3pm (post-nap ).

I'm glad you posted this. It helped me further process how my plan from coach will prepare me.

 

[PrincessV]

Now I have Monty Python and Spamalot running through my head. This is not a bad thing.

I hoped someone would pick up the reference!

 

[SarahDisney]

ATTQOTD:
1 - Qualify for guaranteed entry to the 2019 TCS NYC marathon through the NYRR 9+1 program (9 nyrr races + 1 volunteer experience)
2 - Find a way to balance marathon training with not completely wearing myself out