I know the holidays aren’t quite here yet, but if you’re like me, you’re already starting to think ahead a little toward the new year. What goals do you have — if you have any — for 2023, around running or anything else you’ve wanted to try? What do you want to find out whether you can do next year? I’d love to hear your thoughts! — Terrell
I am hoping to run a half marathon this year as it is the year I turn forty. I also have a one year old child and a fulltime job so the biggest challenge will be to stay motivated and use the pockets of time I can find to fit training in. It feels daunting and maybe like I won't be able to, for that reason I have shared this goal only with three people, and I guess now in this weeks old comment thread!
I’m hoping to return from nagging injuries and be able to enjoy running again. My pace has slowed over a minute per mile and I’m frustrated and depressed. Trying to accept where I am and enjoying running again. I miss it.
Just before covid hit, I set a goal of running a half marathon in all 50 states. Since then, I've only run one additional state for a total of 4. This year, I want to get to at least 5. I'm also going to enter the lottery for the NYC marathon, and I'm signing up for my first (sprint) triathlon!
I am running the Princess Half-Marathon at DisneyWorld at the end of February, so my goal for the first two months of 2023 is to continue to push myself in my training!
Good idea!! I tried to do that this year in October--Carmel or south toward San Diego. Couldn't get my daughter to move off her fat you know what! Now that she has experienced cold weather for herself this year, I bet she moves a lot easier this upcoming year. I guess 60s will still do, but 70s are a lot better. :)
I have been training, far from perfectly, but have not lost commitment, for the Jekyll Island half on Jan.15th. Plan is to finish training and get there. I hope that will encourage me to be even more committed to running and wellness in 2023.
Ha Ha! Not. We had to move apartments due to a renovation eviction on December 1. It has been cold,cold with snow ,rain and ice (it is rainy mist today, snow predicted the rest of the week.). I looked at the training and said no way am I going to run for 6 months in this stuff just for the supposed glory of running 26.2 miles along the California Coast where it may be either rainy or foggy! That would be stupid! Some may call me chicken. I call it practical! Age is not a factor. I really hate to be cold--especially for a long time!
Have not given up on running. I use our complex's treadmill and gym almost daily. I have gotten smart though. No more early spring or fall events! I still have a 10K along the Embarcadero for the SF Marathon in July. Much more my speed! :) Thanks for asking!!
Happy holidays everyone! My goals for next year generally come as the year goes. However, I do have a couple of things I want to accomplish. Signed up for the Charlotte covered bridges 1/2 in Shelburne, VT in September. This is a race you highlighted a few months back Terrell and I took the leap and signed up! I want to try and get my friends to commit to running the Colfax Marathon Relay here in Denver in the spring but we shall see....also, my running bucket goal is 1300 miles next year, that’s a lot and that number may adjust once I crack open the money jar on January 1st to see what my mileage was in 2022. Staying healthy and happy is also up there!
Late October I ran my 1st half since April 2021. If felt great. Since then I’ve been running 5-6 miles each time I go on M,W,Sa
Which is up from my old standard 4. My goal for 23 is keep the M,W,Sa run at 5-6 miles (with Saturday’s maybe up to 7). The holidays and January always challenge.
I’m treating this post as my declaration and declarations seem to assist getting up and over the hill 🤗
Lets see. I think rather than trying to set my sights on something that may be unreachable and be disappointed, I'll just take it as it comes.
I almost--just almost-- put my name in for the lottery for the Cherry Blossom 10 Miler yesterday which was the closing date. I emphatically told my self "Nope" and that was really hard! With my luck, I'd win and have to figure out how to go from the PacNW to DC. I already did that with the Big Sur Marathon, hoping I would not get drawn and I did. No way am I going to do it again. If I want to race, it will be going to the start line and pay my money there! Sounds discouraging, but I've done Early Bird Planning too often, that I should learn!!
So, if something comes along in the meantime that I can get jazzed up about, we'll see. I run for the joy of being outside. Unfortunately, goals seem to get in the way. :)
Hoping to run at least four 1/2 marathon in 2023. I just signed up for the Akahai 1/2 marathon for January 21st. I want to include a destination 1/2 marathon and hopefully, be ready for the Honolulu marathon since I skipped it this year.
Hey everyone! I'm on the lookout for a marathon i can enter for the first time! I posted a few months back that i was preparing to run my first half marathon and received a lot of encouragement and tips from this community. With your help I finished in 2 hours 7 minutes which i was delighted with. Thank you and happy holidays to all 😀
I'm looking forward to getting healthy by Jan 1st. As most runners know, life is not good when you're not up to speed. I haven't laced up my shoes in over a month, and the doctors have finally figured out what's wrong. In four weeks, I'll be back pounding the pavement with a smile on my face.
I plan on getting into and staying in half marathon shape so I can run whenever and wherever I want as long as this aging 75 year old body lets me. And I will run with only two goals in mind: Experiencing the joy of my body in motion and the exhilaration of running with others❗️👣❗️
I just want to start running again. Been allowing an injury to thoroughly heal for 6 months now. Got to run for 5 minutes on a treadmill at PT this week. Goal to slowly return starting first week in January. Soooo excited and ready! Signed up for a half in June 🤞
I hope to complete my 13th Binghamton Bridge Run - a half marathon in Binghamton, NY. Clearly not a destination race, but I grew up up there and have run the first twelve. Can’t stop now. Along the way I hope to use the Cherry Blossom 10 miler (which is a destination race) as a tuneup. At least I’ve entered the lottery. Best wishes to all for a great 2023.
In 2023 I have my sights set on completing a quest to run a half marathon in every state and surpassing 100 half marathons total. I just completed state #44 and half #96 in Portland, Oregon at the Holiday Half.
I'm looking forward, right now, to having my school semester over, grades completed, and just being able to step back, take a wider perspective and enjoy the down time for the short time it will be!
As for running, I'm looking forward to being able to complete and reach my running goal for this "season" of having an event a month, in order to keep me driving forward an enjoying the challenge of improvement. So far, so good.
I am hoping to run a half marathon this year as it is the year I turn forty. I also have a one year old child and a fulltime job so the biggest challenge will be to stay motivated and use the pockets of time I can find to fit training in. It feels daunting and maybe like I won't be able to, for that reason I have shared this goal only with three people, and I guess now in this weeks old comment thread!
I’m hoping to return from nagging injuries and be able to enjoy running again. My pace has slowed over a minute per mile and I’m frustrated and depressed. Trying to accept where I am and enjoying running again. I miss it.
Just before covid hit, I set a goal of running a half marathon in all 50 states. Since then, I've only run one additional state for a total of 4. This year, I want to get to at least 5. I'm also going to enter the lottery for the NYC marathon, and I'm signing up for my first (sprint) triathlon!
I am running the Princess Half-Marathon at DisneyWorld at the end of February, so my goal for the first two months of 2023 is to continue to push myself in my training!
I run well downhill. Uphill can be a challenge, but I walk fast!
I have! Looks like fun. . . esp. the tunnel. Are you and your wife going to be there again this year?
Good idea!! I tried to do that this year in October--Carmel or south toward San Diego. Couldn't get my daughter to move off her fat you know what! Now that she has experienced cold weather for herself this year, I bet she moves a lot easier this upcoming year. I guess 60s will still do, but 70s are a lot better. :)
I have been training, far from perfectly, but have not lost commitment, for the Jekyll Island half on Jan.15th. Plan is to finish training and get there. I hope that will encourage me to be even more committed to running and wellness in 2023.
Ha Ha! Not. We had to move apartments due to a renovation eviction on December 1. It has been cold,cold with snow ,rain and ice (it is rainy mist today, snow predicted the rest of the week.). I looked at the training and said no way am I going to run for 6 months in this stuff just for the supposed glory of running 26.2 miles along the California Coast where it may be either rainy or foggy! That would be stupid! Some may call me chicken. I call it practical! Age is not a factor. I really hate to be cold--especially for a long time!
Have not given up on running. I use our complex's treadmill and gym almost daily. I have gotten smart though. No more early spring or fall events! I still have a 10K along the Embarcadero for the SF Marathon in July. Much more my speed! :) Thanks for asking!!
Happy holidays everyone! My goals for next year generally come as the year goes. However, I do have a couple of things I want to accomplish. Signed up for the Charlotte covered bridges 1/2 in Shelburne, VT in September. This is a race you highlighted a few months back Terrell and I took the leap and signed up! I want to try and get my friends to commit to running the Colfax Marathon Relay here in Denver in the spring but we shall see....also, my running bucket goal is 1300 miles next year, that’s a lot and that number may adjust once I crack open the money jar on January 1st to see what my mileage was in 2022. Staying healthy and happy is also up there!
Late October I ran my 1st half since April 2021. If felt great. Since then I’ve been running 5-6 miles each time I go on M,W,Sa
Which is up from my old standard 4. My goal for 23 is keep the M,W,Sa run at 5-6 miles (with Saturday’s maybe up to 7). The holidays and January always challenge.
I’m treating this post as my declaration and declarations seem to assist getting up and over the hill 🤗
The goals I’m looking forward to achieve in 2023:
First Goal - stay injury free, commit to strength training 2-3 days a week!
Second Goal - run a full marathon at 10 min pace (scheduled on March 5th)!
Third Goal - run 4 half marathons each in a different State than what I’ve run in before!
Important Goal - have fun running 😊!
Lets see. I think rather than trying to set my sights on something that may be unreachable and be disappointed, I'll just take it as it comes.
I almost--just almost-- put my name in for the lottery for the Cherry Blossom 10 Miler yesterday which was the closing date. I emphatically told my self "Nope" and that was really hard! With my luck, I'd win and have to figure out how to go from the PacNW to DC. I already did that with the Big Sur Marathon, hoping I would not get drawn and I did. No way am I going to do it again. If I want to race, it will be going to the start line and pay my money there! Sounds discouraging, but I've done Early Bird Planning too often, that I should learn!!
So, if something comes along in the meantime that I can get jazzed up about, we'll see. I run for the joy of being outside. Unfortunately, goals seem to get in the way. :)
Hoping to run at least four 1/2 marathon in 2023. I just signed up for the Akahai 1/2 marathon for January 21st. I want to include a destination 1/2 marathon and hopefully, be ready for the Honolulu marathon since I skipped it this year.
Hey everyone! I'm on the lookout for a marathon i can enter for the first time! I posted a few months back that i was preparing to run my first half marathon and received a lot of encouragement and tips from this community. With your help I finished in 2 hours 7 minutes which i was delighted with. Thank you and happy holidays to all 😀
I'm looking forward to getting healthy by Jan 1st. As most runners know, life is not good when you're not up to speed. I haven't laced up my shoes in over a month, and the doctors have finally figured out what's wrong. In four weeks, I'll be back pounding the pavement with a smile on my face.
Hope to complete my 3rd Marathon -- Myrtle Beach (3/4) and run the Harper's Ferry Half in May. Will see if at 66 I can run a 50K.
I plan on getting into and staying in half marathon shape so I can run whenever and wherever I want as long as this aging 75 year old body lets me. And I will run with only two goals in mind: Experiencing the joy of my body in motion and the exhilaration of running with others❗️👣❗️
I just want to start running again. Been allowing an injury to thoroughly heal for 6 months now. Got to run for 5 minutes on a treadmill at PT this week. Goal to slowly return starting first week in January. Soooo excited and ready! Signed up for a half in June 🤞
I hope to complete my 13th Binghamton Bridge Run - a half marathon in Binghamton, NY. Clearly not a destination race, but I grew up up there and have run the first twelve. Can’t stop now. Along the way I hope to use the Cherry Blossom 10 miler (which is a destination race) as a tuneup. At least I’ve entered the lottery. Best wishes to all for a great 2023.
In 2023 I have my sights set on completing a quest to run a half marathon in every state and surpassing 100 half marathons total. I just completed state #44 and half #96 in Portland, Oregon at the Holiday Half.
Merry Christmas to all!
I'm looking forward, right now, to having my school semester over, grades completed, and just being able to step back, take a wider perspective and enjoy the down time for the short time it will be!
As for running, I'm looking forward to being able to complete and reach my running goal for this "season" of having an event a month, in order to keep me driving forward an enjoying the challenge of improvement. So far, so good.
Last ran a 1/2 marathon in 2009 when I was 59.
Now plan to run another June 3 in Colorado with my daughter.
I plan on running my 6th marathon end of March.