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Let’s Talk Goals While I’m Still In Denial

October 6, 2014 by Michelle 11 Comments

So hey, did you know I’ll be running a God-awful amount of miles on Sunday? For fun? It’s actually blowing my mind that Sunday is October 12th. Yes, I am in complete denial.

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When will it sink in? After?

After 15 weeks of training, where I maybe only skipped out on 3 runs (impressive for me!), I’m feeling as ready as possible. Maybe?

So let’s talk goals.

My A goal is a SERIOUS A goal — 4:15. Do I think I can hit this goal? Yes. Do I think I will actually hit this goal? Umm…sure? It’s so hard to say. My (slow) long run pace averaged between 10:00-10:40. Considering the miserable (MISERABLE) humidity, I consider that decent and within goal. The last 5 miles of my 22-miler a few weeks ago I was able to maintain a 9:30 pace — which might have been a fluke, but it makes me feel like 4:15 IS possible. I’m not counting myself out.

My B goal is less serious – but still legit — less than 4:30. I know that’s a 15 minute time gap, but if I can’t hit 4:15, I would truly be happy with a PR, especially under 4:30. 4:33:XX (<– I could look it up, but I’m lazy – which is kind of ironic) is my current PR, so let’s beat that – OK?

My C goal is to have fun. I know that sounds like a cop-out, but how can I NOT have fun?? I’m running for an amazing charity. 1.8 million people cheering. Quite possibly perfect race weather. Having my favorite people there cheering for me. The C goal is HAPPENING people.

Ack – I can’t believe I’m running a marathon in less than a week! I’ll be back (before Chicago) with one more post — all about my shoes… I’m getting my Sharpie out 🙂

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Comments

  1. Carissa says

    October 6, 2014 at 10:16 pm

    Good luck on your marathon! I have a few more weeks before I have to face mine. I’m also shooting for 4:15-4:30 but more importantly I need redemption from a very ugly first marathon last year over 5 hours. I stopped looking at the time once I was seriously considering finishing barefoot I was in so much pain. Really though, it looks like you’ve been doing plenty of training, you’ve got this!

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  2. Victoria says

    October 7, 2014 at 8:50 am

    Good luck! I have a feeling you will meet your A goal. I’ll be tracking and cheering you on from Orlando!

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  3. Kristin @ A Mom on the Run says

    October 7, 2014 at 9:37 am

    Good luck!! I can’t wait to read all about it!!

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  4. Traci says

    October 7, 2014 at 10:27 am

    You’re going to be awesome!

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  5. Melissa says

    October 7, 2014 at 1:18 pm

    I’m glad to know we both have tiers of goals. I have a feeling it’s going to be a good day. Can’t wait to see you!

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  6. Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says

    October 7, 2014 at 3:45 pm

    You’re amazing woman! Good luck! You’ll rock it!

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  7. Ara says

    October 7, 2014 at 5:52 pm

    You are going to rock it!!! I can’t wait to hear how you do.

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  8. Tiff says

    October 9, 2014 at 9:13 pm

    Good luck good luck good luck! I hope you have a blast. 🙂

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