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Goals for 2016?

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    #62
    Lougheee
    Registered Users Posts: 35 ✭Lougheee


    Timmaay wrote: »
    Think I have ya sussed out. To make things more interesting I'll lay down a 20euro smackdown, 1st one of us sub4 :P

    Nicely Tim, yeah I'll take that 20 off your hands if you wish. Thanks for the offer, very generous of you pal!


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    #63
    Singer
    Registered Users Posts: 2,415 ✭✭✭Singer


    Dubgal72 wrote: »
    2016 Goals

    ...
    Dubgal72 wrote:
    Now, I am a complete running junkie and as I'm not attempting another marathon until 2016

    ? ;)


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    #64
    ThebitterLemon
    Registered Users Posts: 6,621 ✭✭✭ThebitterLemon


    I've a couple of main goals for 2016.

    1. Sub 3 marathon
    2. Sub 3 marathon
    3. Sub 3 marathon
    4. Sub 3 marathon
    5. Sub 3 marathon

    TbL


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    #65
    Back in Black
    Registered Users Posts: 752 ✭✭✭Back in Black


    ThebitterLemon wrote: »
    I've a couple of main goals for 2016.

    1. Sub 3 marathon
    2. Sub 3 marathon
    3. Sub 3 marathon
    4. Sub 3 marathon
    5. Sub 3 marathon

    TbL
    I'd say if you focus on the first one the others will fall into place;)


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    #66
    CR 7
    Registered Users Posts: 3,691 ✭✭✭CR 7


    ThebitterLemon wrote: »
    I've a couple of main goals for 2016.

    1. Sub 3 marathon
    2. Sub 3 marathon
    3. Sub 3 marathon
    4. Sub 3 marathon
    5. Sub 3 marathon

    TbL

    Do them on 5 consecutive weekends for a real challenge.;)


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    #67
    Irish_rat
    Registered Users Posts: 2,554 ✭✭✭Irish_rat


    Stay injury free
    Complete my first marathon


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    #68
    Ed Mc Groarty
    Registered Users Posts: 274 ✭✭Ed Mc Groarty


    ThebitterLemon wrote: »
    I've a couple of main goals for 2016.

    1. Sub 3 marathon
    2. Sub 3 marathon
    3. Sub 3 marathon
    4. Sub 3 marathon
    5. Sub 3 marathon

    TbL

    Well since we're asking for Christmas miracles(messin' only messin')

    220km + in 24hrs 2016
    and an Irish jersey in 2017 thank you very much.
    (Yes I believe in Santa)


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    #69
    ThePiedPiper
    Registered Users Posts: 2,643 ✭✭✭ThePiedPiper


    I'm nearly reluctant to commit to any goals for the year given what a writeoff 2015 was in running terms, but I feel like I'm on the road to redemption, so will set a couple of targets.

    1. Sub 5:00 Connemara Ultra. This represents a huge challenge, as it'll be my first ultra, and I'm coming from a relatively low base. I am prepared, though, to put in the hard work, so it'll be an interesting experiment.

    2. Sub 1:20 half:
    I haven't ran a half since 2014, if I can tag on a good half sometime, it'd bode well.

    3. 2:4x marathon
    Despite a 2:49:00 pb from 2014, I feel like I'm miles away from that sort of shape, so it'll take a huge effort to get back there. I don't have any clue as to where the autumn marathon will be, but I'm not going to run some half baked half fit marathon for my 20th effort at the distance, so will go all out to achieve a good time.

    3. Far more long runs. 2015 was characterised by innumerable 4-6 mile runs, without any pace work. My greatest strength has always been in going long, I need to get back to that.

    4. Continue to keep a good running/family balance. The youngest is now at an age where it's easier to go out for a few miles.

    5. Less junk miles
    Despite completing 100 consecutive days running in 2015, it did virtually nothing for me, as 80% of it was short distance, low intensity. It was a slightly ridiculous non-functional goal. There'll be a far bigger focus on quality in 2016.


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    #70
    saltsun
    Closed Accounts Posts: 108 ✭✭saltsun


    Visit doctor to check out knee
    If that gets green light get gait analysis done and buy a proper pair of runners
    Download some choons/podcasts
    Start & survive C25k
    No sweat......


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    #71
    crisco10
    Registered Users Posts: 6,173 ✭✭✭crisco10


    Goal 1: Get back to running at least 4 times a week.
    Goal 2: work on core and stretch more

    Follow on goals:
    39:xx 10km
    1:29:xx half marathon.


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    #72
    fletch
    Registered Users Posts: 7,380 ✭✭✭fletch


    1. Sub 17 5k
    2. Sub 36 10k
    3. Sub 1:20 half
    4. Do more Adventure Races...already signed up to DAR and Quest Glendalough so good start
    5. Do more imras


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    #73
    mbarr
    Registered Users Posts: 329 ✭✭mbarr


    1. Complete Rotterdam Marathon
    2. Complete the Warrior's Run
    3. Complete DCM 2016
    4. 1500 miles in 2016


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    #74
    youngrun
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,477 ✭✭✭youngrun


    Long time since any Pb so may as well throw it out there
    Sub 34 ten k currently 3425
    Sub 240 marathon now 244
    Both about five years old ..!


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    #75
    eldiva
    Registered Users Posts: 227 ✭✭eldiva


    Goals for 2016

    Stay injury free

    Sub 4 for 1500
    Sub 8:50 for 3k
    Sub 15:30 for 5k


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    #76
    pconn062
    Registered Users Posts: 5,370 ✭✭✭pconn062


    eldiva wrote: »
    Goals for 2016

    Stay injury free

    Sub 4 for 1500
    Sub 8:50 for 3k
    Sub 15:30 for 5k

    Savage targets, you must start a log here. Would love to follow your training for that.


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    #77
    mojesius
    Registered Users Posts: 4,322 ✭✭✭mojesius


    Get 5k time down to sub 25 and 10k down to sub 50.

    Be more consistent with training and consume less booze/sugar. (As I type this, I'm handed some leftover Xmas apple crumble and profiteroles). :D


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    #78
    eldiva
    Registered Users Posts: 227 ✭✭eldiva


    pconn062 wrote: »
    Savage targets, you must start a log here. Would love to follow your training for that.

    Going into the new year I'm half thinking of doing a log.


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    #79
    Sandwell
    Registered Users Posts: 719 ✭✭✭Sandwell


    fletch wrote: »
    1. Sub 17 5k
    2. Sub 36 10k
    3. Sub 1:20 half
    4. Do more Adventure Races...already signed up to DAR and Quest Glendalough so good start
    5. Do more imras


    Very similar to mine, apart from the adventure races. Do you have a log?


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    #80
    fletch
    Registered Users Posts: 7,380 ✭✭✭fletch


    Sandwell wrote: »
    Sub-17 5k
    Sub-36 10k
    Sub-60 10 mile
    Sub 1:20 half-marathon
    Finish top 10 in a couple of IMRA races
    fletch wrote: »
    1. Sub 17 5k
    2. Sub 36 10k
    3. Sub 1:20 half
    4. Do more Adventure Races...already signed up to DAR and Quest Glendalough so good start
    5. Do more imras
    Sandwell wrote: »
    Very similar to mine, apart from the adventure races. Do you have a log?
    Ha yeh our goals are nearly identical...I could probably add sub 60 10 mile to mine too...it's just not a distance I really target. I don't keep a log no


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    #81
    dwayneshintzy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,343 ✭✭✭dwayneshintzy


    5km - Sub 20:00
    10km - Sub 42:00
    Marathon - Sub 3:30

    I've got the Hong Kong Marathon coming up in January, but worried that it's gonna be a complete disaster. Only moved out to Hong Kong in August, and the weather was a bit of a shock up until a couple months ago. That's also a bit of an excuse, as I really just didn't train enough. Done a few 13/14 mile runs in the past few weeks, but that's the most I've done since August (also picked up a calf injury at a Gaelic match a couple weeks ago). I managed 3:46 in Stockholm last June, but don't think I'll have a chance at beating that time. Still definitely want to get under 4:00 but worried that it will all fall apart for me after 16 miles.

    The sub 3:30 goal will be for a marathon later in the year, thinking about doing Seoul in April and will definitely prepare better for that. Especially if HK is as bad as I fear it'll be.


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    #82
    Sunny Dayz
    Registered Users Posts: 5,301 ✭✭✭Sunny Dayz


    Would like to get my 5km time under 30mins (currently 31min 37sec).
    Try to get 10km time under 60mins (currently 1hr, 4mins, 15sec).

    Did a 3km yesterday in 17mins 31sec so I'm ending the year on a buzz and a bit of optimism for the year ahead. 2015 was my year to get into 10kms and did 4 organized races. Have 6 (that I know of) penciled in the calendar for 2016.


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    #83
    banana_split
    Registered Users Posts: 37 ✭banana_split


    5km - Sub 25
    10km - Sub 55
    Half Marathon - Sub 2:00
    Marathon - just do one! I've signed up for Dublin 2016 and am really excited already!

    I really only got into running in 2015 and ended up doing 2 halfs, so I've definitely caught the bug! Doing the full SSE series in 2016 along with a few other runs so hopefully I'll stay injury free along the way


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    #84
    JohnDozer
    Registered Users Posts: 803 ✭✭✭JohnDozer


    2000 miles (1600ish this year)
    Improve strength and conditioning
    Completely knock smoking on the head
    Improve diet and hydration

    5k - 19:30
    10k - 40:xx
    10m - 68:30
    Half - 89:xx

    Have put a good month training behind me right now, similar to December 2014 where I kicked on from there for a good first half of 2015, PB's across the board. Second half was messy with injuries, work and life but back on track and hopefully kicking off again.


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    #85
    SausageDogDave
    Registered Users Posts: 58 ✭✭SausageDogDave


    For first half of year:
    5k: 23:29 (currently 24:45)
    10k: 49:59
    HM: 1:49:59
    M: 3:59:59 (or just do one!)
    Weight :< 88kg (BMI < 25)


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    #86
    skeleton_boy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,579 ✭✭✭skeleton_boy


    Goals for 2016 (shaking off xmas weight aside)

    1. Sub 16 min 5K
    2. Sub 34 min 10K
    3. Sub 75 half
    4. Make track and x-country debut
    5. Run 2,500 miles


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    #87
    PaulieC
    Registered Users Posts: 6,185 ✭✭✭PaulieC


    Get the mojo back


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    #88
    Cabaal
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 28,462 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cabaal


    Provided my current injury problems resolve themselves I'd really like to complete my plans of:

    - Return to September 2015 fitness level
    - Vartry 100mile in sub24
    - Connemara 100, always wanted to do this race since the first time I did my first Ultra.


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    #89
    Pomplamousse
    Registered Users Posts: 582 ✭✭✭Pomplamousse


    Stay injury free
    Do my first marathon, eeek!


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    #90
    rovers_runner
    Registered Users Posts: 2,648 ✭✭✭rovers_runner


    10k: 46:12 -> 42:xx
    5k: 22:02 -> 20:xx

    Other things don't matter as I've neglected trying to be faster for too long.
    Soft targets in most eyes but both sub 7:00 miles avg so would be progress.


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    #91
    ploughon
    Registered Users Posts: 91 ✭✭ploughon


    Only one timed goal, a 2.59 marathon.

    Other goals would be to continue to enjoy and feel greatfull for being out in the fresh air and able to splash in the puddles.


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