Goals for 2020??

djemba djemba · 01-01-2020 10:24pm

Running Goals for 2020

* Berlin 2021- Run a sub 2:45 marathon to qualify for Berlin in 2021. Two attempts Seville in February and Dublin.
* Half Marathon (Charleville)- For one reason or another I have not done a half marathon in two years. My pb is 1:21:00 so would be hoping for a pb.
*Break 4,000 kms for the year.
*Stay enjoying running and those I run with.

Sunny Dayz · 02-01-2020 12:06pm

Goals for 201- 2020:
I want to concentrate more on speed this year and reduce my 5k and 10k times.

5k : 29:xx. I've been chasing sub 30 mins 5kms for the past few years. I know i'm just hovering around the marker give or take a couple of seconds. I want to get properly under 30 mins and make it a regular thing. I think I will feel more like a "real" runner if I see 2x:xx!!
10k: 1:01:xx. I'd love to be able to break the hour for a 10k. But I feel I haven't got a proper stab at 10k's the past few years, they've been run as part of half marathon training. I think my pb is 1:02:55 so if I could take a minute or 2 off it I'll be creeping ever closer
Half: 2:19:xx. I'm not really planning on doing a half this year. I've heard a rumour of a half locally later in the year so if that's going ahead I'll do that. I was surprised at my new pb in 2019 of 2:21 so if I do another one this year I'd be hoping to skim in under 2:20 as it's so close.
Other: other than those I would like to see how my running improves with the local group I've joined. I would like to try and volunteer less at parkrun and parkrun tourist a bit in 2020.

Peterx · 02-01-2020 12:58pm

I failed on all 4 of my goals for 2019.
Time for the 2020 versions.

1: Beat my age to the top of Slieve Donard.
This (in theory) is getting easier every year. This could finally be the year!

2: Maintain a 7 day rolling average of at least 40km running.
This sounds relatively easy but I have never managed consistently consistent running as cycling, injuries or life have taken priority.

3: Win a race.
A low key IMRA race would seem the best chance. Or an quiet Parkrun. (Parkrun is a race, don't let anyone with good intentions tell you differently)

4: sub 17 min 5k
Never got close to this in 2019, some focus should help.

py · 02-01-2020 2:42pm

1. Parkrun Double on NYD - After seeing all the happy folks who did the double in 2019 I knew I had to get this done in 2020. Might seem like a small goal but it put a big smile on my face yesterday after completing it.

2. Runmutes - 1-2 of these per week. These are new to me but it's going to be additional mileage and an alternative to the bike when commuting. I may eventually build up to a to/from runmute depending on cooperation from the body.

3. S&C - I have the facilties to get S&C done in work so no excuses not to get it done. Have formulated a weekly schedule that I think will work from a time and physical pov.

4. PBs - PBs in DCM and Race series would be great. I will wait till closer to race time and evaluate how the body/mind feel before putting specific time goals in place. Everything in first half of the year will be new distances for me so finishing within time cutoffs is the plan for those.

5. Fun - This is probably my #1 goal. Keep enjoying the training process and everything else will/should fall in to place.

Laineyfrecks · 02-01-2020 4:05pm

My 2020 Goals

- Keep enjoying running! Obviously this will not be the case for every single run & it's definitely something i was afraid of when i agreed to run 6 days a week for my current training but thankfully if anything i've fallen more in love with it! Running helps me physically, mentally & emotionally, long may that last into 2020

- Keep my running consistent! Hopefully i can stick with my 6 days a week running but as is life i'm sure things will crop up so having the knowledge not to chase after miles also will benefit me here(as taken from Mr Guppa on our DCM novice group)

- Never stop working hard! I truly believe working hard for what you want is the only way to achieve it. Pure Grit, determination & dedication will make it all the sweeter too!

- Stay focused! This is something I really want to improve on. I have set goals with races inbetween, so i want to keep the main goal the main goal & not get too caught up in whats inbetween (easier said than done i know!)

- PB's! Last but not least i would love to improve on all my current times - for now i couldn't possibly guess times as I'm still trying to gauge things for myself at the moment! Below are my current PB's;

5k - 21:29 (Tallaght May 19)
10k - 47:07 (Nightrun April 19)
5M - 38:29 (Raheny 18)
10M - 1:23 (FD Aug 19)
Half - 1:43 (medic Sep 19)
Marathon - 3:42 (DCM 19)

quick feet · 03-01-2020 12:25am

Distance|Current PB|Target|Result
Marathon| 3:14:55|3:08:00|
Half|1:29:50|1:28:00|
10 Miles|68:13|66:30|
10k|40:20|39:30|
5 Miles|31:50|31:30|
5K|19:07|18:45|

mister paul · 03-01-2020 11:54am

Goals for 2020 are PB's left, right and centre, so no pressure really!

Distance | Current PB | 2020 Target
1 Mile|0:05:58|0:05:49
5 K|0:19:44|0:19:15
5 Mile|0:36:51|0:32:29
10 K|0:42:38|0:40:59
10 Mile|1:14:41|1:11:59
Half Marathon|1:36:38|1:32:59
Marathon|3:31:53|3:24:59

ariana` · 03-01-2020 1:27pm

First and foremost all the usual goals apply of staying injury free, running consistently with structure, enjoying the training, racing and social side of things etc.

That out of the way main goal is to nail a 10k. I'm not sure I can quantify that, maybe low 47, maybe even low 48 will do, just to cross the line satisfied I did my training justice and ran well. A bit wishy washy perhaps :-)

Other goals are a bit at odds with each other perhaps but a sub 4 marathon (current 4:26) and sub 22 5k (current 22:42) will both be on the agenda over the next 1-2 years.

Best of luck to everyone with their 2020 goals.

Swashbuckler · 03-01-2020 1:39pm

ariana` wrote:

That out of the way main goal is to nail a 10k.

Yessssss..... Any race in mind? I'll be watching your training closely

MisterDrak · 03-01-2020 3:56pm

Not a great showing for me in 2019 run wise, several periods of "mild injury" didn't help, still ill put down a few number and see where we get to in 2020.

1. Mile - Will have a good go at this in the Raheny open mile in April. Anything 5:45 would be a good result.
2. Parkrun hit my 100 park run (some Saturday in Feb).
3. Parkrun try to hit 19:59 - hopefully around May / June ?
4. 5 mile - Anything low 33 and id be delighted.
5. 10m - Again sub 69 would be a good result,
6. Half, sub 1:33 ?

Bar the above stay positive and try to get in another "mostly" injury free year...

DeepBlue · 04-01-2020 2:35am

I've only one goal in 2020 - the elusive sub 20 minute 5K.
Current PB - 20.52 (December 2019)

This should fall this year.

Correction - this WILL fall this year.

tbukela · 04-01-2020 8:15pm

Ok, 2019 was a good year overall with PBs in all distances excluding Half Marathon. I plateaued towards the end of the year and lost the enthusiasm for running in November/December.

1. Complete two Marathons - Cork & possibly Galway.
1b. Break past the 3:30 barrier to mid 3:20s (PB 3:32:06)
2. Do more trail races, I love those MMRA Half Marathon Mugs
3. Consistently target some sub 20 5K finishes, only 1 so far.
4. Break 70 mins for 10 Mile,(PB 70:20)
5. Do a PB for the Half, (1:35:42)
6. Aim for 2000 miles for the year (1798 for 2019)
7. Run in different places
8. Improve on my County 4 Mile Championships position from 2019.

I hope everyone has a great years running.

corcaigh07 · 05-01-2020 9:44pm

I’m not a serious runner like some of you good folk but here are some of my targets this year, mostly very general:

-More consistent volume of running: planning on joining my first running club on Thursday which should help a lot. Most of my running to date has been on my own so this could be a nice push. Minimum 3 days running from 7, preferably 4.

-More varied running: both pace wise as I have become very one paced recently and also type of run. I’ve joined IMRA for the first time, that should keep me sharp also (just some Munster Trail races, none of the map reading events just yet!)

-Structure to my week: I’ve DCM this year, my second marathon. I hugely enjoyed my first one but I did a very hap hazard 12 week plan and got injured during it. I want to be stronger coming into it next time and complete a 16 week plan. I ran a 1:57 half in the run up last time but my full was only 4:28. I think I have potential to go 15 mins quicker at least in the full.

-Some PBs or at least get close again: Ran a 10k Pb lately but would love to break 50 mins. Also, my 5k just isn’t quick at the moment, breaking into 23s again more regularly would be nice. I have got into the 22s twice before but I highly doubt I’ll do that again unless I lose some weight first. 4.28 in the full is a soft target but would love to take a nice slice off it.

Swashbuckler · 05-01-2020 9:46pm

corcaigh07 wrote:

-Structure to my week: Iâ€™ve DCM this year, my second marathon. I hugely enjoyed my first one but I did a very hap hazard 12 week plan and got injured during it. I want to be stronger coming into it next time and complete a 16 week plan. I ran a 1:57 half in the run up last time but my full was only 4:28. I think I have potential to go 15 mins quicker at least in the full.

If I was you I'd definitely consider joining the DCM mentored novices thread on here this year. You'll get a plan and a bunch of mentors who will guide you all the way. Best of luck with your goals.

corcaigh07 · 05-01-2020 10:23pm

Swashbuckler wrote: »

If I was you I'd definitely consider joining the DCM mentored novices thread on here this year. You'll get a plan and a bunch of mentors who will guide you all the way. Best of luck with your goals.

Thanks Swash, I was part of the 2018 group, it was a big benefit to me in judging training, gels, pacing etc

Will definitely be following it again this year but not going to do the whole “I’m a novice but it’s actually my 2nd marathon” thing some people do. My belief is to keep the thread exclusively to first timers.

Swashbuckler · 05-01-2020 10:31pm

corcaigh07 wrote:

Thanks Swash, I was part of the 2018 group, it was a big benefit to me in judging training, gels, pacing etc

I knew I recognised the username

jake1970 · 07-01-2020 5:26pm

2019 was a complete write off due to lack of motivation and injury.
So the goal for 2020 is to get back running.
Best of luck to everyone in 2020 and I hope you all achieve your goals.

healy1835 · 07-01-2020 5:55pm

jake1970 wrote: »

2019 was a complete write off due to lack of motivation and injury.
So the goal for 2020 is to get back running.
Best of luck to everyone in 2020 and I hope you all achieve your goals.

Nice one L. Hopefully will see you out on the roads.

squinn2912 · 09-01-2020 4:35pm

I'm kind of reluctant to write up much of a target for this year as I'm forever battling off ankle/groin niggles. Feel it coming on again now. I've signed up for Dublin Marathon and if things go well I'll do a spring one too as training for it, with a view to attempting a PB.

Anyhow here's a breakdown of what I think is manageable.

5k - 17:20
10k - sub36
Half - 1:20:xx
Marathon - 2:49 (depending on being able to get to Dublin, I'll not do that in Spring).

Good luck everyone, good to be keeping in touch. Look forward to more arguments over the year.

KSU · 09-01-2020 5:19pm

Swashbuckler wrote: »

Was in two minds whether to post goals for 2020 given the second half of the year I've had! But here goes.

No time related goals for 2020. What will be will be...

1. Most important goal is getting back to consistency. 6 days a week. One long, two sessions. Training since July of this year has been far too inconsistent, partly due to injuries/niggles but also due to the new arrival in the house

2. To stop chasing fitness. What this means for me is concentrating on not overcooking the training. I looked back on some of the training from June/July and it was way too aggressive, hence the injury problems. Undercook rather than overcook works better for me. I should have taken Lukes advice at the time - progressing both sessions every week isn't necessarily the best approach especially for someone with the lower cross issues I've had.

3. Keep an eye on that work/life/running balance. Again, towards the end of this year I was guilty of trying to manage all three ramping at the same time. So when life/work ramps, the intensity of the training needs to scale back. Easier said than done.

Someone has been copying there homework

Definitely taking a different tact with this one

- Run with Company at least 3 times a month

Terrible for this as of late and need to get back to making running social able and not simply running in isolation

- Get a 300 mile month

Would signal being back to a level of consistency I want

PB

I want a PB of some kind by the end of the year. 2019 marked the first year in over 20 I have failed to hit one of some sort in a calendar year.

Coaching
Seems to be going global this year for the first half anyway

Goal A: 2 x top 3 international performances
Goal B: 3 x PB's

Ideally would be happy to come out of 5 target races with PB's from 4 athletes currently working with

OOnegative · 09-01-2020 5:50pm

KSU wrote: »

Someone has been copying there homework

Definitely taking a different tact with this one

- Run with Company at least 3 times a month

Terrible for this as of late and need to get back to making running social able and not simply running in isolation

- Get a 300 mile month

Would signal being back to a level of consistency I want

PB

I want a PB of some kind by the end of the year. 2019 marked the first year in over 20 I have failed to hit one of some sort in a calendar year.

Coaching
Seems to be going global this year for the first half anyway

Goal A: 2 x top 3 international performances
Goal B: 3 x PB's

Ideally would be happy to come out of 5 target races with PB's from 4 athletes currently working with

On the last bit, your responsible for a hell of a lot of PB’s around this place that you don’t take credit for.

KSU · 09-01-2020 5:54pm

OOnegative wrote: »

On the last bit, your responsible for a hell of a lot of PB’s around this place that you don’t take credit for.

To be fair while advice is given sometimes ultimately it's a person's interpretation of that advice and implementation that ultimately determines it's benefit so in that mind credit is not due to me.

Advice or sessions etc meaningless tools in isolation it's how they are put together that determine how useful they are.

OOnegative · 09-01-2020 6:00pm

KSU wrote: »

To be fair while advice is given sometimes ultimately it's a person's interpretation of that advice and implementation that ultimately determines it's benefit so in that mind credit is not due to me.

Advice or sessions etc meaningless tools in isolation it's how they are put together that determine how useful they are.

Not what I meant but I get what you’re saying.

Annie get your Run · 09-01-2020 9:25pm

I haven't had any goals for a couple of years but it's time get back up on the horse that so mercilessly flung me off in 2015.

1) continue with knee rehab - I can run on it but need to do a lot of strengthening to ensure no long term damage
2) Get back to regular running - starting in February I'll have the chance to regularly run again, start slowly, build time on feet, expand to add more days per week (slowly)
3) Build to a max of 4 runs per week, one to be tempo/progression/hills, all done on HR
4) Take part in the Cork marathon relay and run well (not just jogging around)
5) Selectively pick a few goal races to 'target', no longer than 10k in distance including 2 trail events
6) Enjoy getting back to running regularly

Not very lofty but it's a start!

jake1970 · 11-01-2020 12:36am

healy1835 wrote: »

Nice one L. Hopefully will see you out on the roads.

Hopefully J, I will be the guy running very slowly

Sheep1978 · 12-01-2020 8:04pm

Not sure how often, if at all, I'll get to race certain distances but I'll stick something down for most to try and give me some sort of motivation:

5k: 17.29
5m: 29.59
10k: 36.59
10m: 61.59
HM: 79.59
Marathon: 2.52.59

Most likely talking rubbish as usual but will try make a good effort on nutrition and diet. 2160 miles last year so I'll aim for 2200 in 2020

Comic Book Guy · 12-01-2020 11:27pm

Looking ahead for the coming year I have a few running and race goals:

Achieve a better level of consistency through the full year. Really lost motivation after my last race of 2019 in November.

Actually race a 5k, hell maybe even push the boat out and race a 10k too. Kinda stupid that I haven’t raced either distance yet.

Have signed up for a couple of HM in the spring. Get a PB and go sub 85 mins.

Get a PB (current 3:13:51) in Dublin marathon. This is going to be tough but hopefully will be carrying more mileage into this years one and a time will follow suit.

And finally, actually meet some fellow A/R boardsies at some race down the line!

solidasarock · 13-01-2020 1:22pm

Sub 4 hour Marathon is the end goal.

Other then that, I want to get consistent elsewhere.

I have done a sub 25min 5k and a 50min 10k but always feel too much based on luck and how I feel on the day. I want to be able to do those times on the trot.

whatnext · 17-01-2020 9:42pm

I started out on a few 5k runs last year. I have multi faceted goals for 2020, obviously interlinked. Firstly I need to lose the 5kg rucksack around my waist (it was 10kg), everything will be easier when I'm not carrying that around with me.

Targets:
5k 21:00 PB 22:44 (I'll really be pushing for 20:00 but have to be realistic)
I'll be going all out for the Bob Heffernan 5k

10k 49:59 PB 54:22 (Based on my current 5k time I feel I should aim for 48:00)
Haven't picked a race yet, but will be later in the year.

Dubh Geannain · 26-04-2020 11:40am

Dubh Geannain wrote: »

- sub 18:00 5k (soft PB: 18:47)
- sub 5:00 mile (PB: 5:02)
- if I get my mile target then I might try and set a time for the 800 after that. Target of 2:20 maybe

- sub 18:00 5k (soft PB: 18:47) 17:51

That blasted mile target needs to fall next.

yourdeadwright · 27-04-2020 3:15pm

Only started running in late January and had zero goals but to actually get out and run ,
Now that has turned into goals,

5k PB is 22:30 so sub 21 ,
10k PB is 45:10 so sub 42

I'm yet to do 20k so any time there will do ,Hoping to have a crack at it next month ,

Then next year do a marathon ,

MisterDrak · 22-06-2020 10:38am

MisterDrak wrote: »

Not a great showing for me in 2019 run wise, several periods of "mild injury" didn't help, still ill put down a few number and see where we get to in 2020.

1. Mile - Will have a good go at this in the Raheny open mile in April. Anything 5:45 would be a good result.
2. Parkrun hit my 100 park run (some Saturday in Feb).
3. Parkrun try to hit 19:59 - hopefully around May / June ?
4. 5 mile - Anything low 33 and id be delighted.
5. 10m - Again sub 69 would be a good result,
6. Half, sub 1:33 ?

Bar the above stay positive and try to get in another "mostly" injury free year...

Just seen the this tread popup again, and decided to see what i put down, way back in Jan...

1. Ran 5:45 in the recently completed Lock-down league 1 miler. Ran this effort on the Wade avenue loop which is probably 2-3 second slower that the St Anne's Avenue. So delighted with that. - DONE...

2. Currently sitting on 100 Parkruns and have been since 24 Feb. - DONE

3. Did run a time trial 5k on the St Annes route week before last with a few of the lads and ran 20:22. Probably could have got a few more seconds out of it, but 23 sec ??? I will give this a good go maybe august and see where I'm at ?

4. A low 33m for 5 miles now, I recon a sub 33 is well possible by 33:2X ? not sure sure about that at the moment. I might give this a blast on Thursday evening, on the old Raheny 5 course and have a look see

5. 10 mile. Difficult to say without a proper race. TT for the shorter stuff is fine, however anything over 5 miles and it become difficult to maintain pace when the going gets tough. Possibly we have have some real 10m races before it gets to late in the year. Did run a Battle of Clontarf back in early April in 72mins, and was happy.

6. Half ??? no point in dreaming...

Swashbuckler · 22-06-2020 10:59am

Sweatlicker wrote:

1. Most important goal is getting back to consistency. 6 days a week. One long, two sessions. Training since July of this year has been far too inconsistent, partly due to injuries/niggles but also due to the new arrival in the house

Tick

Sweatlicker wrote:

2. To stop chasing fitness. What this means for me is concentrating on not overcooking the training. I looked back on some of the training from June/July and it was way too aggressive, hence the injury problems. Undercook rather than overcook works better for me. I should have taken Lukes advice at the time - progressing both sessions every week isn't necessarily the best approach especially for someone with the lower cross issues I've had.

Tick

Sweatlicker wrote:

3. Keep an eye on that work/life/running balance. Again, towards the end of this year I was guilty of trying to manage all three ramping at the same time. So when life/work ramps, the intensity of the training needs to scale back. Easier said than done.

Kinda tick

ThebitterLemon · 22-06-2020 1:22pm

2020: continue to put one foot in front of the other!

TbL

2021-2050: sub 3

IvoryTower · 22-06-2020 1:58pm

IvoryTower wrote: »

400m - 54s

800m indoor - 2.06

800m outdoor - 2.03

1500 - race my first one

Mile - sub 5

5k - 18.30 ...doubtful tbh

Lets gooooooooooooo

400m - 53 indoor

800m -indoor 2.01

800 - outdoor - tbc

1500 - still haven't raced one and its looking like 2021

Mile - went sub 5 in time trials, should get this before Christmas, maybe griffith mile if its on

5k - 18.09 time trial, rathfarnham or jingle bells should do it no bother

A good year so far

Treviso · 22-06-2020 3:19pm

Treviso wrote: »

Have a couple of goals for 2020, to improve on all my race PBs from 2019, and actually race some other distances too (4 mile, 5 mile, 10k)

5k: sub 19 (PB 19.24)
10k: sub 41 (not raced yet but 43.53 from a HM)
10 mile: sub 70 (PB 74.31)
HM: sub 90 (PB 93.39)
DCM: sub 3.15 (PB 3.26.32)

Hope to do 2000 miles as well next year and maybe join a running club

5k: Official race - 18:46. Boards TT - 17:46 on a short looped course. Goal is to match this time in a proper 5k race

10k: TT at the weekend - 38:43

10m: Dungarvan 10 - 66.01. Hope to beat this in a TT in 2 weeks time

HM: Please let Charleville HM go ahead!

DCM: 2021.....

Over half way to 2000 miles so should reach that barring injury. Joined a club too. Not too shabby considering what's gone on so far in 2020

jamule · 22-06-2020 3:23pm

jamule wrote: »

Try to survive another year, improve a little.

A few random times to aim for-

3km- <10min
5km- 17:10
10Km- 36:10
5m-29min
10mile-1hr
1/2-1.21

I'm still alive!

event · 23-06-2020 11:40am

event wrote: »

5k - Sub 21:00 (PB 21:18, set in November during a 10k)
10k - Sub 42:00 (PB 43:01, same 10k as above)
Half - Sub 1:38 (PB 1:38:58)
Full - Sub 3:43 (PB 3:43:22). PB was set in 2015 when I had been running all year. In October I ran 3:43:43 with only 16 weeks of marathon training so confident I can do it this year. No injuries in 2019 though, so will depend on that

So no. None of these :pac:

I did do the 4/4/48 challenge though so proud of that

Matthew Gleeson · 24-06-2020 9:49am

Managed to run a sub 4 hour 26.2 miles on my own around Ashbourne. No gels, only water and a banana. DCM might be cancelled but Clonakilty is looking promising for November!

lenny palmer · 24-06-2020 11:11am

lenny palmer wrote: »

I've basically missed the past 2 years with injuries so I suppose the main goal is just to get out and run as much as possible. If I could get back close to my pb's that would be brilliant

1m..... 6 minutes
5k.....20.05
5m....35.27
10k....45.34
10m ...1.12.44

I'm also going to do a marathon this year. No goal time yet, until I see how the running goes

Less than 200k done for the year so far. Very disappointed. I did do just under 7 minutes for the Boards 1m TT, but because I hadn't trained properly I aggravated my tendon. So not running again

Mr. Guappa · 24-06-2020 12:35pm

Mr. Guappa wrote: »

1 - Stay consistent. Just keep churning out the 5-6 day weeks and 40 mile weeks. Probably goes without saying, but avoiding any major injuries would be great.

2 - 2,000 miles. This will be a by-product of the previous goal. Following on from 1,084 miles in 2018, and just over 1,700 in 2019, I reckon that 2,000 miles seems like a reasonable and logical target. No marathon to inflate the total in 2020 though.

3 - Cross-training. I've paid minimal attention to this in the past, with the very occasional home workout being the extent of things. I've been signed up for swimming lessons which begin in January, so hopefully I'll make the swimming a regular habit once the lessons are done. In addition, if I could do the home workouts a little less infrequently I'd be happy.

4 - Keep on progressing. This is kind of a hard one to quantify, but I want to keep learning about running, absorbing ideas, having a better understanding of the purpose of various sessions and plans. I've learned so much in the past 12 months, and I just want to continue that really.

5 - Join a club. Hmmmm. I'll put this one in anyway - I'm kind of tempted to join a club. Seems like a natural step at this stage. On the one hand I like how things are going for me at present, but then I do admire the camaraderie you see amongst club runners at various races. We'll see on this one.

6 - PB's. I'm confident that these will continue to fall if the earlier goals are achieved. The only time target I have in mind really is a sub 20 5k, although time will tell how realistic that goal is. Otherwise, current PB's are:
5k - 21:08
4 mile - 27:25
8k - 35:58
10k - 44:48
10 mile - 1:18:22
HM - 1:43:37
Marathon - 3:47:15

A big fail on most of these, due entirely to an injury which took months to identify and will take more months of managing before I'm hopefully 100% again.

There was a couple of successes though:
3 - Cross-training. Swimming (pre-covid), yoga (until it started aggravating the injury), and more recently an exercise bike have all been added to the mix at various stages.
6 - PB's. In the only race I ran before the injury I did manage to knock 5 minutes off the 10 mile PB, which was nice.

From here, if I can be injury free by the end of the year I'll take it. Currently sitting on 376 miles for the year - 1,000 might be within reach if I've no more major setbacks on the injury front, with passing 2018's 1,084 another possible target if things go really well. In the back of my mind I'd like to give a 5k a good rattle towards the end of the year if I can, although that sub-20 seems unlikely this year.

shotgunmcos · 24-06-2020 1:12pm

shotgunmcos wrote: »

10. Eh.. Not break a rib
1. 2:55 at DCM
2. Ballyhoura Marathon with Kate for the craic
3. Scooch close enough to 5k, 10k, HM PBs to worry em
4. Not do my glute
5. 2,000m
6. Yoga often
7. Not do a hamstring
8. Run with people
9. Run up some hills
I'll come back to this in 12m and rate myself /10

Currently on about 4/10

10. Eh.. Ribs fine
1. DCM 2021 but will run a marathon this year, ideally sub3
2. Oh well.. I'm Sure Kate and I will do a hill this year
3. TBC
4. Stronger than ever
5. On track
6. All good until physio said stop for a while
7. Fail booo
8. Good before Covid
9. OK before Covid

Down South · 24-06-2020 3:13pm

IvoryTower wrote: »

400m - 53 indoor

800m -indoor 2.01

800 - outdoor - tbc

1500 - still haven't raced one and its looking like 2021

Mile - went sub 5 in time trials, should get this before Christmas, maybe griffith mile if its on

5k - 18.09 time trial, rathfarnham or jingle bells should do it no bother

A good year so far

Would a 3” difference between indoor and outdoor 800 times be normal? Last year was my first year doing both and only indoors so far this year. Thinking of what might be realistic when we get going again based on my indoor nationals time

IvoryTower · 24-06-2020 3:28pm

Down South wrote: »

Would a 3” difference between indoor and outdoor 800 times be normal? Last year was my first year doing both and only indoors so far this year. Thinking of what might be realistic when we get going again based on my indoor nationals time

It depends, if you've only started you can make big jumps. So 2.06 to 2.01 might of took me 6 months, but 2.01 to 2.00 could take me the next 6.

Outdoor times are usually faster

Not sure if I've answered your question. Your best bet is to just keep trying to pb. Appreciate them all cause they get harder to come by!

Jim Gazebo · 16-09-2020 10:07am

Jim Gazebo wrote: »

New to running in the last 6 months and starting to head for trails. First trail half marathon this month, and would be happy with anything around 2 and a half hours in it. That would set a bar. As for other goals.

5km PB is 22.20. would love to go in and around 21mins here.
10km PB is 50.09, aim here is to go sub 46 mins.

No other times I'd be aiming at but id like to get better at longer distance and get out on the trails more. Food, nutrition , train properly and learn more about recovery.

Training has not gone well for the half due to all the Christmas pints but since Stephens day I've been hammering in the miles so we'll see how it goes

Just looking back on this. I made it to 22.10 on the 5km but its hard to do a PB here when training longer distance. Fell off the wagon a bit mid lockdown with work and exams for college taking up my time but they are all excuses.
Did the trail half in 2.36 which was nice. and ran a 10 mile road race in 1.18 which was great for me. Everything got cancelled then.

At 47.10 for the 10km PB now.

Working on the half marathon at the moment. Running a virtual 10km this weekend and hope to smash the PB.

I work abroad for stints so that takes the edge off training too so all in all it's gone well if unspectacular.

Laineyfrecks · 17-09-2020 9:13pm

Laineyfrecks wrote: »

My 2020 Goals

- Keep enjoying running! Obviously this will not be the case for every single run & it's definitely something i was afraid of when i agreed to run 6 days a week for my current training but thankfully if anything i've fallen more in love with it! Running helps me physically, mentally & emotionally, long may that last into 2020

- Keep my running consistent! Hopefully i can stick with my 6 days a week running but as is life i'm sure things will crop up so having the knowledge not to chase after miles also will benefit me here(as taken from Mr Guppa on our DCM novice group)

- Never stop working hard! I truly believe working hard for what you want is the only way to achieve it. Pure Grit, determination & dedication will make it all the sweeter too!

- Stay focused! This is something I really want to improve on. I have set goals with races inbetween, so i want to keep the main goal the main goal & not get too caught up in whats inbetween (easier said than done i know!)

- PB's! Last but not least i would love to improve on all my current times - for now i couldn't possibly guess times as I'm still trying to gauge things for myself at the moment! Below are my current PB's;

5k - 21:29 (Tallaght May 19) -
10k - 47:07 (Nightrun April 19)
5M - 38:29 (Raheny 18)
10M - 1:23 (FD Aug 19)
Half - 1:43 (medic Sep 19)
Marathon - 3:42 (DCM 19)

Enjoy my running, keep it consistent & never stop working hard. I think I have achieved all these things & continue to do so. This has been an extremely tough & challenging year but the one constant through it all helping me both mentally & physically is running. It has NOT been all plain sailing but I have kept going even when I felt like stopping, long may it continue

Stay focused - I think I have remained focused on my training but with no races as such my training has chopped & changed to suit what I was doing next - Honestly can't wait for the day I can race again...

New:D 1mile - 5:59:84 (woo hoo just under the 6mins:D ) TT
5k - 21:29 (Tallaght May 19) - 20:37 - TT
10k - 47:07 (Nightrun April 19) - 43:28 - TT
5M - 38:29 (Raheny 18) - 34:10 (Raheny 20)
10M - 1:23 (FD Aug 19)
Half - 1:43 (medic Sep 19) - 1:35:12 (Bohermeen 20)
Marathon - 3:42 (DCM 19)

healy1835 · 14-12-2020 12:05pm

i'm guessing the end of year replies will be interesting reading

10k TT at the weekend and then I'll have a look back at what I said way back when...

Itziger · 14-12-2020 2:22pm

Itziger wrote: »

2020, jeez, when I was a kid we thought that was fantasy land. We'd be living on the moon and all that $hite.

My Goals are straightforward. Maybe try a 10k and I'd probably accept sub 38. Kinda given up on the PB of 36.48

The Half (PB 1.21.0x) I'll have a rattle off again. Would like to dip under the :21

And Marathon, I like to think I'm not finished here. Recent PB of 2.57.3x and I'll aim for sub 2.55 again........

We keep trying and that's the main thing.

Hmmmmm, Like the vast majority, not to say all, my plans were miced and men'd this year. I did run a 10k TT in about 37.35 or some such. Happy with that. Then I got in a real race, a Half in France between their lockdowns. I was in ok form, had about 7 weeks of training in me after the Summer hols. 1.23.05 or something. I was goosed for the last 5k and lost half a minute. Was near to doing Metz Full but I got Covid a week before and then they cancelled it 4 days before the kick off.

The motivation has been a bit up and down and I'm struggling with a glute issue, but it's mostly laziness with not arranging a physio trip. I'm hoping a few stretches and the tennis ball will take care of it. Roll on 2021.

Dubh Geannain · 14-12-2020 3:18pm

Dubh Geannain wrote:

- sub 18:00 5k (soft PB: 18:47)
- sub 5:00 mile (PB: 5:02)
- if I get my mile target then I might try and set a time for the 800 after that. Target of 2:20 maybe

sub 18:00 5k - 17:47 - 17:17
sub 5:00 mile - 4:57
sub 2:20 800 - 2:16

Targets were hit by the end of June. I tried another 5k last month and lopped a bit more off.

Want to do another mile and 800 before Christmas. I hope my 800 is a little quicker but the mile has me a bit spooked as I've not been targeting it since. I've actually done other longer distance TTs in the last month (including the 5 k TT) which helped me avoid it but I can't escape having another bash. So I could be anywhere between 4:50 and 5:10. We'll see. Then make some targets for 2021.

rovers_runner · 14-12-2020 3:49pm

rovers_runner wrote: »

1. Distance: 1400 miles - 600 this year off only 6 months running. Previous high 1360.

2. Weight : Target 72kg, Started summer 2019 at 89kg, currently 81kg.

Times will take care of themselves with combination of the above.

Right, so that year was a bit of a challenge........

1. Distance, target was 1400, on course for 1050 approx.
Lack of marathon training cycles put pay to that and gap in training cost me a good 200 miles I'd say.

2. Weight, fluctuating between 78 and 80 most of the year.
A stone to go, most of that should hopefully go with the normal January 31 day in a row training binge that happens most years.
Need to be covering around 30 mpw average to justify my appetite, eating less just doesn't work, can't fight genetics :pac:

Goals for 2020??

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