I’d like to keep my Achilles injury manageable so I can still run. That’s 1st.

Second, I want some PR’s. And the ability to build and maintain a decent base. 1:55x HM, and PR a FM (current PR is 4:23). Still have fun. Still improve. Maintain health, increase fitness.

1. I haven't raced middle distance since 2014, which is completely insane. I am not throwing any time goals out there, just a goal to be out there.
2. Run a 1:28 half marathon (still!), even though technically, 1:32 will be my new NYC qualifying time later this spring.
3. PR the mile, which is borderline laughable at this point, but so was the thought once of me ever taking up this ridiculous hobby in the first place.

In all actuality, these goals are intertwined. So if one falls, all fall.

I'm going to add running a trail race to this list. Nothing too wild just a 10 to 15k if they even make those.

I had my first trail run in July of 2016 and thoroughly enjoyed it. I never thought I would but I did. It was different. I would love to race one.

 

I'm going to add running a trail race to this list. Nothing too wild just a 10 to 15k if they even make those.

 

I had my first trail run in July of 2016 and thoroughly enjoyed it. I never thought I would but I did. It was different. I would love to race one.

I feel like I would fall on my ass. Or more likely my knee. And bleed all over.

I feel like I would fall on my ass. Or more likely my knee. And bleed all over.

Yeah that's my aversion. Obviously.

 

We all want fast and spry LRB to return, and get rid of old and broken LRB.

Yes we do!

LRB - Would a spring Half NYC qualifier get you in this year?  Or for 2019?  And old and broken, you're still faster than my ass.  Trails can be addictive... be careful!

Docket - Your running has been on fire... find a fast race in good (cool) weather and you'll crush your PR this year.

OFR - Goals 1 - 3 you'll probably do in your sleep.  #4 (first part), I'm still holding judgement... you know what they say about old dogs. 

Cyberic - Keep logging those monster miles and those PR's will fall like dominoes.  But why stop at 50K?

Dave - Hope you get your body back in order.  Keep that mileage streak up.  Is Boston this year or next?

bread - Aren't you running a million mile race or something like that this year?

Baboon - I'm in total awe for anyone who does the Ironman.  That's awesome!  Do you have one signed up this year?

blue - I really don't want your head to explode.  You live too close to me and I don't want to get hurt.  Go rock Boston!

Quickadder - Someone once said it's a dirty little secret, but a 50K is easier than a marathon.  Go grab that ultra...  As OFR said, you can do it in your sleep.

Ginny - Come join me on the dark side.  Long distances on trails and hills don't tear up your body like marathons.  You can still be competitive... just among your fellow racers... time is not relevant.

ROS - Hope you can keep that Achilles at bay.  Just easy mileage at high volume will get you 90% there to another PR.  Good luck.

Jay - You're freakin' fast!  My apologizes if I'm one of those slower runners who throws a snot rocket in your path (not intentional!  ...not really ...ok, really)

onemile and Dave - Re: trail running... it's all fun and games until someone gets hurt... then it's just fun.  Go for it!

I haven't really solidified goals for this year.  I guess stay healthy enough to run first.  Second, run a 50 miler, and I know it sounds weird, but 50 doesn't really sound too challenging to me (I may eat those words at mile 40).  Third, maybe something longer...  We'll see.

 

We all want fast and spry LRB to return, and get rid of old and broken LRB.

Yeah, is that you in that profile picture LRB? That guy looks pretty fast!