So, you already know that the ultimate goal is for me to run a marathon on or around about my 30th birthday. But almost all of the running books that I have been reading suggest setting specific goals and writing them down if your serious about training. And I am. So, I should more specific in defining my goals; what this whole process will be, and what it won't be.
With that said, my goals for this endeavour WILL be to:
- Train for a full marathon to be run on or near my 30th birthday.
- Maintain a consistent training schedule.
- Participate in and attempt to finish several organized races during my training, including but not limited to 5K's, 8K's, 10K's, and half marathons.
- Contribute to local charities and organizations by participating in organized races, as a sponsored runner, if applicable.
- Embrace the approach of my 30th birthday by looking forward to being fit and fabulous.
On the flip-side, this endeavour WILL NOT be an attempt to:
- Train to become an Olympian. I'm not running for speed. I just want to finish. Although, it would be a bonus if I turned out to actually be good at running.
- Diet and exercise to lose weight. I would like a six-pack, though.
- Run everyday. That's excessive and ill-advised by all the running professionals I've encountered.
**I fully intend on sticking with these goals, but remember that goals are pliable: they can be amended and added upon as circumstances change.**
Just getting back from a pre-training walk/run,
Almost Thirty
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