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[40kmPassOut]

Hi All,

Well, while we are still on a high after Canberra, lets lay down our next CHALLENGES!

Don't be scared - we won't hold you to them (much)....

I'll go first:  Sub 90min Half Marathon.


Best of luck for what ever it isyou are training for, and remember:

Keep Pushin'

[paigebaby]

gold coast 10kms, hoping for 1hr 30mins, or there abouts.

[Tesso]

Sub 3:30 at the Warwick Pentath-Run - 5 races, 2 days, 42.2k.

[undercover brother]

to get back running again (again).

[BoneyChic]

SMH Half in just over 3 weeks.

I really need to get a more respectable time for this  

I try hard but it never seems to come  

Edited by BoneyChic, 21 April 2009 - 07:19 PM.

[1409th]

Do you think we're a twisted bunch of individuals? Even with sore legs we are plotting our next adventure!

Gold Coast for me with a couple of sharpener halfs beforehand....

[zandrsmum]

Didn't do Canberra but thought I'd jump on anyway. Sub 55 10k @ Run Melb end of June. K

[StellaBella]

First things first... run again - I have decided 3km on Thursday to start!

Then:

A PB at the Perth HM on June 21st... though would love to SMASH the PB and go sub 2 hours.

Then the Perth Marathon on July 5th... 4:45 would be great!

[rachinaus]

Hmmmm

SMH Half in three weeks - at least sub 1:50
A few more halfs
Mudgee Marathon August 09

[Luckylegs]

After Canberra & taking the remainder of this week off, the SMH Half Marathon is my next challenge...one at a time!     LL

[flyingemu]

Cool....  First one is to beat my 10K pb set at the SMC in Feb. Would like to take off 42 secs to go 49:00 or under.

[nando]

Wild Endurance 100km in 11 days (it seemed a good idea when I signed up )

[Baz777]

Got Puffing Billy coming up first weekend in May, although haven't set a target for that.
Will be trying hard for sub 90min half mara at Run Melbourne.

[seris]

nando, on Apr 21 2009, 09:41 PM, said:

Wild Endurance 100km in 11 days (it seemed a good idea when I signed up )

See you there Nando

[RunBare]

Next stop TNF100k.  Hopefully under 20 hours.  Being able to do an easy 8k run the day after Canberra has given me lots of hope.

[badger]

Hmm, sub 3:15...

maybe GC, maybe Brisbane, let's see how the training pans out!

[julz83]

hmmm hoping for 30km glasshouse in may.

if not definitely doomben half in june with my sights set on a sub 1:50

[Lotsahare]

My aim is to get my ar.... into  top  gear and redeem myself at SMH and a couple of other halfs in between followed by a big  P.b at the Gold Coast Mara.. don't wake me, I like this dream....

[Brick]

Coolrunning 5km on Saturday 25th Apr.
SMC Half Marathon on Sunday26th Apr.
WE100 Saturday 2 May.
TNF100 Saturday 16 May.

That will do know.
My target is to finish all of them and not vomit.

[otisr]

Newcastle Cross Country 25/4, (every saturday i hope) -Pacing mrs. otis in either 6km or 10km
NF100 16/5 - sub 17hrs
Macleay River marathon 7/6 - pacing mrs. otis to first half marathon (????/)
Training runs in the Myall and Watagans (GNW) - whenever i can

Oh.......and get over shin splints first!!

[40kmPassOut]

1409th, on Apr 21 2009, 07:43 PM, said:

Do you think we're a twisted bunch of individuals? Even with sore legs we are plotting our next adventure!

Gold Coast for me with a couple of sharpener halfs beforehand....

Twisted - I couldn't agree more!
After swearing Canberra would be my last marathon, I am already toying with the idea of "Backing Up" and doing the Great Ocean Road Marathon in a few weeks - however, I feel this could end very badly.....

Keep Pushin'

[40kmPassOut]

StellaBella, on Apr 21 2009, 08:02 PM, said:

First things first... run again - I have decided 3km on Thursday to start!

Then:

A PB at the Perth HM on June 21st... though would love to SMASH the PB and go sub 2 hours.

Then the Perth Marathon on July 5th... 4:45 would be great!

Nice One Stella! You have got those times in you for certain!
Isn't it funny how a simple 3km jog now feels like a 3hour slog fest..... very sad!

Keep Pushin'

[Katz]

My next race is Hunter Valley Half in July. It'll be my first half.

Between now and then though my goal is to focus on my running. I've been buggering around doing triathlon and adventure races and my running has sufferred. Now it's time to run, just run.

[flyingemu]

Carmen, on Apr 22 2009, 10:03 AM, said:

Next thing I'm aiming for is SMH half - as close to 2 hours as I possibly can.

... and then a marathon Carmen? Blackmore's maybe?  

Edited by flyingemu, 22 April 2009 - 10:11 AM.

[Bandanna]

WE100 Saturday 2 May
TNF100 Saturday 16 May

SMH Half Sunday 17 May....entered, might though end up supporting my son aka "Spew Boy" of 10km Canberra fame instead.

[Brick]

Bandanna, on Apr 22 2009, 11:05 AM, said:

SMH Half Sunday 17 May....entered, might though end up supporting my son aka "Spew Boy" of 10km Canberra fame instead.

That was my title but I will pass it happily to your son.

[Bandanna]

Brick, on Apr 22 2009, 11:06 AM, said:

That was my title but I will pass it happily to your son.

The CR girls (Plod, Carmen, Fred) have elevated him to Uber Legend - comparing him to you Brick.....though the title doesn't quite sit so comfortable with him.
I'll continue his school holiday diet of Hungry Jacks, chips and kebabs. Seemed to do the trick at Canberra   .

[Werriboy]

Second half of the NF 100 in May (yeah, I know I should do the whole thing, and might have to given that my team mate just pulled the pin)
Hunter Valley Marathon in July
Gore-Tex Transalpine in September
Berlin Marathon in September
then I'm putting the legs up fro a few months

[Barefoot]

My next few after Canberra will be Half Marathons;

SMH, Gold Coast, M7 "Cities" Relay and Mudgee.

[Chelbub]

Only did the 5km at Canberra and next race is yet to be decided...City to Surf in August is for sure but will see what happens with training - I need to step up now and work harder in order to get to my first HM - wish I was doing Hunter Valley race festival but will be away.  Aiming for HM in later half of 09...  Maybe Canberra 2010 can be my marathon goal?? (So inspired by all the reports)

[40kmPassOut]

Chelbub, on Apr 22 2009, 09:59 PM, said:

Only did the 5km at Canberra and next race is yet to be decided...City to Surf in August is for sure but will see what happens with training - I need to step up now and work harder in order to get to my first HM - wish I was doing Hunter Valley race festival but will be away.  Aiming for HM in later half of 09...  Maybe Canberra 2010 can be my marathon goal?? (So inspired by all the reports)

Hey Chelbub,

Aim HIGH! Shoot for Canberra in 2010 - it is a great race, great course and attracts great support from the CR gang! Go for it! Good Luck!

Keep Pushin'

[TFive]

SMH, MS 8km, B2B & W2G - Will aim to fit in at least 5 1/2's before Melbourne  

[lisa1979]

I need to do a 4 hour marathon. I already prepare and train well, but I need to get my speed up for the sake of my street-cred.  

[40kmPassOut]

Forget Half Marathon PB's.......need to get over this shocking flu that I have developed post race - boo hoo!

Keep Pushin'

[Chelbub]

40kmPassOut, on Apr 23 2009, 10:35 AM, said:

Forget Half Marathon PB's.......need to get over this shocking flu that I have developed post race - boo hoo!

Keep Pushin'

thanks for you words of encouragement - I will aim for Canberra 2010 marathon!
I am sorry you have come down with flu, take care of yourself, lots of rest, and whilst I don't know if oranges really help, they make you feel better!  and Aloe Vera tissues - from a hayfever sufferer, they make a difference!

[Eagle]

rachinaus, on Apr 21 2009, 08:07 PM, said:

Hmmmm

SMH Half in three weeks - at least sub 1:50
A few more halfs
Mudgee Marathon August 09

I knew our talk would get you to Mudgee. A great counrty town and a great event.

I may just include 4 or so marathons in before that one  

[drew70]

well the legs are finally working all good today. I got a 12km run in today and all is working properly.. excelllent stuff.. the rest of my year is planned out for sure.. the half at warwick in a couple of weeks, then the GC mara then sydney in september..  

[ratdog]

40kmPassOut, on Apr 23 2009, 10:35 AM, said:

Forget Half Marathon PB's.......need to get over this shocking flu that I have developed post race - boo hoo!

Keep Pushin'

Swine Flu?

maybe we should all tell the families we need to go into quarantine for a few days to be sure.  How about we all meet at la rendevzeous at 12.30 for lunch

[seris]

Eagle, on Apr 23 2009, 06:29 PM, said:

I knew our talk would get you to Mudgee. A great counrty town and a great event.

I may just include 4 or so marathons in before that one  

Hang on Ray............ the 4 are all in July   ..... what about May and June.......... I have plans....... wanna talk??

[GraeGrae]

Recovering well after Canberra.  Thought about the smc half but only did the 10k.  Want to run a good time tomorrow in the Striders/ANSW 10k.  Not quite up to WE100

Then Mother's Day runs - 8 & 4k

SMH half - May go out to cheer on NF100 runners on Saaturday

SMC 25k

Great Nosh (& return? Did the run back last year - that was hard!)

Thinking about Macleay River Marathon

Then Bay run, Woodford to Glenbrook and maybe Hunter Marathon

[blair]

undercover brother, on Apr 21 2009, 06:29 PM, said:

to get back running again (again).

+1

[M12]

Really disappointed not to make the start line of Canberra. But my next challenge is to run sub-90mins for half at Melbourne Half Marathon in October. I'll have two half marathons leading up to it at Sandy Point and AV Burnley to gauge where I'm at. I like my chances to go under 95mins, but want to see how close I get. For the next two months I'll be taking it pretty easy before settling down and working away at this goal from July (or whenever we get back from Sydney).

[sailaway]

Lotsahare, on Apr 21 2009, 11:16 PM, said:

My aim is to get my ar.... into  top  gear and redeem myself at SMH and a couple of other halfs in between followed by a big  P.b at the Gold Coast Mara.. don't wake me, I like this dream....

Depends on how much you want it.  I think a PB is not far away.

My next goal, after months of doing not more than the odd 5km, is to get my self in shape for the 3:30 pacing duties at M7 Cities Marathon.

[SouthAustralian]

QUOTE (undercover brother ) to get back running again.
Quote (Balri)     +1

+2  Frank in SA

[undercover brother]

i better not see a +3 peoples!

[Bellthorpe]

I often have a +2 out on a long forest run, but I've never had a +3.

[undercover brother]

then you have lived a sheltered life my friend.

[blair]

Bellthorpe, on May 3 2009, 03:21 PM, said:

I often have a +2 out on a long forest run, but I've never had a +3.

Bro will be able to tell you all about it.