Runs4Sanity
*Do It For Yourself, Do It Because They Said It Was Impossible, Do It Because They Said You Were Incapable*
PRs
5k - 24:15 (7:49 min/mile pace)
10k - 51:47 (8:16 min/mile pace)
15k -1:18:09 (8:24 min/mile pace)
13.1 - 1:53:12 (8:39 min/mile pace)
26:2 - 4:14:55 (9:44 min/mile)
1. Stay injury free.
2. Enjoy running for fun, without a plan, without a goal, just playing.
Net Neaderthal & Escapee
Not die on the runs before oral surgery on the 14th.
Wot? Run? I thought they said Rum!
Anomalous
Half Fanatic #3091 ~ Marathon debut: 11/16/13 Anthem Richmond Marathon
"Run from what’s comfortable. Forget safety. Live where you fear to live. Destroy your reputation. Be notorious." - Rumi
Injury free
Bump up my miles a touch more
Run consistently
Survive Hudson's plan
Add in more speedwork
Did I say injury free?
Run some more doubles
Maintain weight loss.
Umm...Are injuries a part of running? I'm seeing a lot of "injury free" goals and it begs the question...
Are injuries simply a part of running? Just a noob asking because I can accept it if it is, but I have to ask.
Umm...Are injuries a part of running? I'm seeing a lot of "injury free" goals and it begs the question... Are injuries simply a part of running? Just a noob asking because I can accept it if it is, but I have to ask.
Yes. Yes they are. You're doing something that your body is meant to do, and throwing moderation to the wind. Some people are genetically inclined to handle the "shock" of running better than others. I think anyone can break on through to the other side if they just continue, somewhat carefully. I'm holding on to hope.
1) Remain injury-free and cold-free.
2) Taper for my first marathon without becoming a whiny, teary mess.
delicate flower
People list it because being injured sucks so folks make it a "goal" not to end up there, even though injuries are often out of our control.
I think injuries are a natural part of running. You can be as smart with your training as possible, but there is little you can do to prevent the inevitable muscle pull or tendon flare-up.
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#dowork
1-Stay healthy
2-Keep at the hardcore Daniels quality
3-Another solid mileage month in preparation for my March HM
4-Stay warm!
PR's - 5K - 20:15 (2013) | 10K - 45:14 (2011) | 13.1 - 1:34:40 (2013) | 26.2 - 3:40:40 (2014)
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Chief Unicorn Officer
Mile 5:49 - 5K 19:58 - 10K 43:06 - HM 1:36:54
I don't really put "staying injury free" as a goal because in many cases becoming injured is largely out of a person's control, and it's hard to have a goal about something that you cannot control in many situations. Obviously no one asks to be injured or TRIES to get injured, but one does try to improve times, or run X amount of miles, and implement a specific strategy to achieve those goals. A goal to me is something that you have the power to achieve and most times staying injury free just isn't something you have power over. Not knocking anyone who puts that as your goal, my own view of things is just to have a very concrete, definable "thing" as my goal.
And I would say yes, they are a part of running. I think it's safe to say everyone nurses an injury at some point, and the severity differs from person to person. Thankfully (knock on wood) I've never had a super serious injury where I'm sidelined for months, but I've had nagging issues that haven't at all prevented me from running, but are there. Again, probably a lot of it depends on your athletic background and overall health (not just running background) and partially how your body is built, period (which again, you have no control over).
Wickedly Average
I'm not going to get too fancy with my goals for February. I've made specific goals the last couple of months, but missed a few of them. Weather and a lack of daylight are having an impact on my running schedule (though the days are getting noticeably longer now).
Anyway, I plan on continuing to follow my Ryan-esque training plan for my March 15K, which includes a couple of big hill runs and 3 or 4 interval workouts. I also intend to get at least 3 long runs in, preferably with a fair number of miles at 15K pace in each of them. And, I can see 110 miles for Feb, as I begin my taper right at the end of the month for the March 9 race.
We'll see how it goes...
Tom (formerly known as PhotogTom)
5K - 25:16, 10K - 55:31, 15K - 1:20:55, HM - 1:54:54
levitation specialist
Remain healthy.
Remain consistent(or be more? I missed a few runs in January, I don't like "few")
Run quality miles and paces.
Enjoy the weather for what it is, not what it isn't(springtime yet? I am so over snow and ice and windchill!)
Enjoy the last month of no races! Solid training in Feb leads to fun spring/summer/fall races! Bring it!
1. Continue to successfully follow my HM plan (though a few less miles than prescribed is OK)
2. PR a 5K Feb. 23