Goals for 2009/2010

Posted: September 19th, 2009 | Author: Mark | Filed under: General, Running | Tags: | No Comments »

The Virtual Runner mentioned in a comment on a previous post that one should set goals. Now, I’ve always set goals as far as my weightloss goes (even if I’ve not set them lately), so decided I would sketch out the goals I have in mind for the rest of this year and next.

The first goal is, as my recent posts suggest, simply being able to run properly. Despite having four 10Ks behind me, I have never been able to run for more than 2km without needing to stop to walk. Also, since the BUPA 10k in May, I hadn’t run hardly at all until 3 weeks ago.

So, right now I’m doing the Couch to 5k plan, and my first goal is, by the end of October(ish), to be able to run for 5km non-stop. At the moment I’m simply aiming for time, but once I get to week 6 or so of the C25K plan I will take my Garmin out with me to measure the distance I’m plodding.

After that, the next goal is to manage 10K without stopping. This will be a HUGE feat, and I am wary – but excited – of attempting it. If I can manage a full 10K without stopping by February 2010 I will be a happy bloke.

Once that is in place, I’ll be aiming for a sub-60 10K. That’s goal 3.

Once I manage that, what then? Will I go on to 10 Mile, half-marathons, or even full marathons? No idea. I’ve often said in the last year that once I hit a sub-60 10k I’ll retire, but we’ll have to see 1. how effective running is on my weightloss, and 2. how much I’m enjoying it.

Finally, weightloss-wise: I am over 19st right now. By May 2010 (for the BUPA 10k) I want to be 16st or under. That’s 8 months to lose 3+ stone. That must certainly be doable!!!