2018 targets

Overall I did ok last year I think, I covered 800 miles, set PB's at 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon and at 35 (years not stone) competed in Gwent League for the first time.

Didn't I look good...

I didn't do great though.

So, time to set some targets for 2018!! Yes this is the most bog standard blog post possible (along with the previous year review, which is coming) but... tough! I could make it more of a cliché and add some kind of inspirational quote here. That's too much even for me. so...

Distance 2017 803 miles 2018 1,000 miles

Step up from 650 too 800  this year, trying for 10000 (with training etc) next!

5km

Current PB 21:05 - Target 20:00

I'm off form, can't deny that, should have done better at Nos Galan last night but I didn't (21:17, 13th in fun run) so no point dwelling on it. Form will come and I am faster than the PB on a good course. If I work I want to get down to around 20, then next year, Nos Galan Elite! Better to come last in a great race than first in a bad one.

I think strength is the key here... must work harder in speed sessions.

10km

Current PB 44:15 - Target 43:00

Extension of the above really, probably came down further this year than I expected. But still more there. The 5k work will probably feed down the line and give me a bit more over 10k. Not so bothered about this distance this year really as there's longer things to worry about.

8 Mile

Current PB 1:03:?? - Target 1:00:00

Only do the one 8 mile but I feel an hour is achievable as even running like a bum I'm faster / fitter than this time last year. This will also be the one I get first swing at (except parkruns) as Lliswerry 8 is the day after my 36th birthday!

Half Marathon

Current 99:59 - Target 98:00

Wasn't expecting to go that fast last year... still can make some improvements I think, but not expecting much really.

Marathon

Current 4:09:?? - Target 4:00:00

I was awful over marathon last year, didn't really prepare well and paid the price. I do want to run a 4 hour marathon though and Come April I have a chance at my PB holding course (Manchester). Feeling confident and this time the work will go in.

Ultra (50km)

Current Not sure how much of a good idea this is - Target Finish

Follows on from Marathon and it's a whole new challenge, should be interesting.

Fair targets I think, if I'm honest the ones I really want are 5k and Marathon (two extremes!)