At the risk of embarrassing myself by making a public declaration, I thought I’d post my goals for Sunday’s New York Marathon, just like I did for the Colfax Half Marathon earlier this spring. Without further ado:
- To finish.
Okay, this might be shooting a little low. I should be able to at least crawl to the finish, unless something really horrible happens. But considering that I haven’t run a marathon in 12 years, I’d like at least one of these goals to be something that I have a fairly good shot at achieving. - To finish in under 4:30.
I think this is fairly realistic for me, given my current level of fitness. But still – again thinking about the fact that I haven’t run a marathon for 12 years – it will be a challenge. - To finish in under 4:15.
This would not be a PR for me, but it feels like a good ’stretch’ goal given my advanced age and conditioning.
Who else is running New York – or another marathon – this weekend? What are your goals?
If any else is running New York, take a look at this video from Runner’s World – Bart Yasso gives some good tips for running the race.
Happy Running!
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Twitter: britishbulldog
October 29, 2008 at 6:42 pm
Good luck! Nice sensible goals – I’ll predict the stretch goal.
Have fun and race smart,
–Steve
Twitter: kchealy
October 29, 2008 at 8:35 pm
Thanks for your confidence and good wishes, Steve!
Good Luck! My sister is running it as well, hoping for a 4:30. I need to run it one of these days.
Twitter: FitMom
October 30, 2008 at 5:17 pm
I bet you can run faster than that!
That video gives me the goosebumps. It’s a HUGE race. Wonder if that many people on the road would slow you down or speed you up?
Can’t wait to hear the race report.
Twitter: runnerkara
October 31, 2008 at 8:58 am
Hey – Good luck Sunday. I’m sure you will do great!
Remember – end with a smile on your face. And don’t be afraid of a few walking breaks. They really do help you run faster!
Twitter: cyberpenguin
October 31, 2008 at 9:39 am
Good luck! We are all rooting for you!
Twitter: kchealy
October 31, 2008 at 12:11 pm
Thanks, Colorado Running, Rachel, Kara & Cyberpenguin! I’m really looking forward to it?
Twitter: fitarella
November 1, 2008 at 4:41 pm
kick butt kch!! I’m thinking of you!!
Meet you at the finish line!!! xoxo
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