Goals for 2016?

BeepBeep67 · 21-12-2015 8:33pm

Timmaay wrote: »

Didn't break any of last yrs goals ha, so go again, sub 2/4/9/16 for 8/15/3k/5k.

What are you going to do differently

KielyUnusual · 21-12-2015 9:20pm

BeepBeep67 wrote: »

What are you going to do differently

Run a little bit faster over each respective distance

denis b · 21-12-2015 9:47pm

2016 Goals

1km 3:34
5km 20.40
8km 35:00
10km 43:50
10mls 1:14:00
HM 1:39:59
Mar 3:39:39

Will be targeting 5-10 km through to April. Will use experiences from this period to gauge other targets.
Core and strength training big time this year and will have to shift 5kg by 10th of Feb!!!!!! Sure maybe if I eat all round me during Xmas then target 5kg off peak weight!!!!

BeepBeep67 · 21-12-2015 9:55pm

KielyUnusual wrote: »

Run a little bit faster over each respective distance

You bringing out a coaching manual for Christmas

Timmaay · 21-12-2015 10:34pm

In fairness I bloody pb'd in all 4 distances but just didn't manage to dip under the targets! My xc season (or off season) has gone very well this year, I'm lucky enough to have been largely injury free for the last year, well that's partly down to knowing what my body is capable of also, but anyways that will all hopefully help moving forward into the indoors, which will be a big enough target for me. I've introduced a S&C session once a week, and plan on improving that further also.

And as KU says, just run a little faster at everything ha.

Lougheee · 21-12-2015 10:52pm

2016 Goals:

- Sub 4 1500m

- Sub 15 5k

- Top 3 National Novice XC

Current PBs are from 2013 - 4:05 & 15:16

Last one I'll put out of my mind until September.

chrislad · 22-12-2015 12:01pm

I'm setting some realistic goals this year.

5k - 24:xx (current pb is 25:54)

10k - 52:xx (current pb is 56:40 or so, but that's a soft one)

Half - 1:59:xx (current pb is 2:03:11)

Ballycotton aiming for 1:29:xx

tailgunner · 22-12-2015 12:50pm

My main goal this year is to do more races.

Time goals:

5k: 21:59 - Current PB is a very soft 24:38.
10k: 47:59 - Haven't raced this distance yet, but managed 55:43 during a half marathon.
Half: 1:44:59 - Current PB is 1:58:45.
Marathon: 3:59:59 - Berlin will be my first marathon.

These are all very aggressive, so not sure if I'll get near any of them, but no point setting the bar too low I suppose.

Itziger · 22-12-2015 3:10pm

I suppose the old sub 3 marathon will have to be put down again on the list.

Managed to lower 2013's 3.09 to 3.03, although it took me 3 marathons!!!

5k, if I do one or two: 17.30
10k : 36.40
Half: sub 1:22
Full: see above

Timmaay · 22-12-2015 4:14pm

Lougheee wrote: »

2016 Goals:

- Sub 4 1500m

- Sub 15 5k

- Top 3 National Novice XC

Current PBs are from 2013 - 4:05 & 15:16

Last one I'll put out of my mind until September.

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

Lougheee · 22-12-2015 6:44pm

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!

Singer · 23-12-2015 10:36pm

Dubgal72 wrote: »

2016 Goals

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Dubgal72 wrote:

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

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ThebitterLemon · 24-12-2015 9:59pm

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

Back in Black · 24-12-2015 10:18pm

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;)

CR 7 · 24-12-2015 10:31pm

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.;)

Irish_rat · 24-12-2015 11:36pm

Stay injury free
Complete my first marathon

Ed Mc Groarty · 25-12-2015 3:11am

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)

ThePiedPiper · 26-12-2015 12:35am

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.

saltsun · 26-12-2015 1:12am

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......

crisco10 · 26-12-2015 4:58pm

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.

fletch · 27-12-2015 5:13pm

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

mbarr · 27-12-2015 5:29pm

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

youngrun · 27-12-2015 5:38pm

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 ..!

eldiva · 27-12-2015 5:39pm

Goals for 2016

Stay injury free

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

pconn062 · 27-12-2015 6:09pm

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.

mojesius · 27-12-2015 7:31pm

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).

eldiva · 28-12-2015 12:04pm

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.

Sandwell · 28-12-2015 12:15pm

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?

fletch · 28-12-2015 12:26pm

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

dwayneshintzy · 29-12-2015 10:37am

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.

Sunny Dayz · 29-12-2015 1:08pm

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.

banana_split · 29-12-2015 9:53pm

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

JohnDozer · 30-12-2015 12:18am

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.

SausageDogDave · 30-12-2015 12:30pm

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)

skeleton_boy · 30-12-2015 2:16pm

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

PaulieC · 30-12-2015 4:46pm

Get the mojo back

Cabaal · 31-12-2015 10:25am

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.

Pomplamousse · 31-12-2015 4:08pm

Stay injury free
Do my first marathon, eeek!

rovers_runner · 31-12-2015 7:56pm

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.

ploughon · 31-12-2015 9:25pm

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.

boodiebhoy · 01-01-2016 3:26am

3.29.59 in DCM.
Enjoy every run I get to do.

johnruns · 01-01-2016 12:13pm

2014 injured for entire year,2015 did 3 races before breaking down again, 2016 feeling good at the min so hoping to do lots of Imra races and just get through the year injury free.

This Fat Girl Runs · 01-01-2016 3:52pm

Current goal that I'm working on is a sub-30 5k. (Current PB 37.07)

Would also love to run 5 miles in under an hour.

Goal race is to PB at the WMM 10k this summer.

dna_leri · 01-01-2016 5:57pm

Had half a plan to do the ten round numbers in increasing order - starting with 400m indoor and working up to marathon. Have not committed to it yet. Would be an interesting experiment in moving up distance even if it took more than a year. ðŸ႒

Maximus Alexander · 01-01-2016 6:32pm

This Fat Girl Runs wrote: »

Current goal that I'm working on is a sub-30 5k. (Current PB 37.07)

Would also love to run 5 miles in under an hour.

Goal race is to PB at the WMM 10k this summer.

If you can get the first one you won't need to worry about the other two

Clearlier · 01-01-2016 8:34pm

I'm aiming to run at least one mile every day in 2016.
I don't know yet what distance(s) I'll target but whatever they are I want PB's (800m excepted).

I'm going to keep a log for the whole year. If at the end of the year it's still not for me I will at least have given it a good go.

I'm a lot fitter now than I was this time last year. I am to repeat this next year.

Username here · 01-01-2016 9:48pm

Wow, some seriously fit people posting here!

43, M - just started running last summer. Goals for 2016 are to get my 5K time closer to 20 minutes that it is to 30, and to stretch 5K out to 10K. Looking forward to it!

Ron Gomall · 02-01-2016 1:13am

Spent 8 months injured in 2015.... Just back 10 days

Goals for 2016

Stay injury free

Round numbers... ;-)

Mile 5.15 / current 5.42
5k 19:30
10k 40 / current 43.22
10 miles 70 ?
1/2 M 1.35/ current 1.44
M 3.20 / current 3.54 (injured after 18)
50k 4hours / current 4.38

Edit - Beer mile sub 10 without chugging ! (This could be the most difficult one)

Chivito - can you set me a 400 & 800 target ? Cheers

Chivito550 · 02-01-2016 11:28am

Ron Gomall wrote: »

Spent 8 months injured in 2015.... Just back 10 days

Goals for 2016

Stay injury free

Round numbers... ;-)

Mile 5.15 / current 5.42
5k 19:30
10k 40 / current 43.22
10 miles 70 ?
1/2 M 1.35/ current 1.44
M 3.20 / current 3.54 (injured after 18)
50k 4hours / current 4.38

Edit - Beer mile sub 10 without chugging ! (This could be the most difficult one)

Chivito - can you set me a 400 & 800 target ? Cheers

I can never understand why you persist with ultras. You've got incredible power and strength which is being wasted. Get attempting shorter distances from mile down and see if there is untapped talent there. Only then can you know what targets are realistic.

Gavlor · 02-01-2016 12:23pm

PaulieC wrote: »

Get the mojo back

If you find it you might let me know where it's hiding?

Although I'm pretty sure I'll find it at the bottom of this box of celebrations.....

Goals for 2016?

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