My goals from last year's post: - Run a couple of 10K races (I'm registered for one in May.) - Improve my 5K time (get below 30:00?) - Run a few trail races - If all goes well, maybe a half marathon in the fall? Or plan for a half in spring 2014?
And how I did: - I ran one 10K (my first), there wasn't another that fit well in my schedule. - 5K PR is now 28:27! I didn't expect to drop my time that much (2 minutes), and realizing that I can run faster was a big confidence booster. - I ran two trail races, a 4K and a 5K. - Half marathon completed in November!
I was lucky in 2013, with no major health issues, injuries, or other problems interfering with my running. I ran a lot more than I have in the past (800 miles total) and I enjoyed most of those miles.
My goals for 2014: - Keep running regularly, even in difficult weather. - More trail races: I'm registered for a 5 mile trail race in March, and I think I'm going to sign up for a three race trail series with races in April, June, and August. - A half marathon in October - I'm signing up as soon as registration opens tomorrow! - Improve core strength. I need to figure out a more specific plan for this. - New PRs in the 5K and 10K (and possibly the half marathon, but that's far in the future.)
You did really well this year! I hope next year is even better!
I have a core program which I keep meaning to post. I think improving core strength helps a lot, especially for trail running (because of the balance issues) and longer runs and races (like, longer than 10K distance).
It took me a while to realize that my lack of core strength was why my abdominal muscles felt tired toward the end of longer runs (10+ miles) - it's definitely something I should work on.
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- Run a couple of 10K races (I'm registered for one in May.)
- Improve my 5K time (get below 30:00?)
- Run a few trail races
- If all goes well, maybe a half marathon in the fall? Or plan for a half in spring 2014?
And how I did:
- I ran one 10K (my first), there wasn't another that fit well in my schedule.
- 5K PR is now 28:27! I didn't expect to drop my time that much (2 minutes), and realizing that I can run faster was a big confidence booster.
- I ran two trail races, a 4K and a 5K.
- Half marathon completed in November!
I was lucky in 2013, with no major health issues, injuries, or other problems interfering with my running. I ran a lot more than I have in the past (800 miles total) and I enjoyed most of those miles.
My goals for 2014:
- Keep running regularly, even in difficult weather.
- More trail races: I'm registered for a 5 mile trail race in March, and I think I'm going to sign up for a three race trail series with races in April, June, and August.
- A half marathon in October - I'm signing up as soon as registration opens tomorrow!
- Improve core strength. I need to figure out a more specific plan for this.
- New PRs in the 5K and 10K (and possibly the half marathon, but that's far in the future.)
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I have a core program which I keep meaning to post. I think improving core strength helps a lot, especially for trail running (because of the balance issues) and longer runs and races (like, longer than 10K distance).
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And thanks! I'm hoping 2014 is even better, too!