Ah, I love a good numerical coincidence or goal to geek over. I stumbled across this article in the Guardian this week and it's really struck a chord with me on so many levels. Basically it suggests the idea that you could celebrate your birthday by running the distance to match your age. You choose, either km or miles.
Sounds good so far, good goal to add to my 2018 list....
I turn 42 this year. Being perfectly honest about my running ability, I'm not close to being capable of running 42 miles anytime soon (but never say never...) but 42km.... I went away to check what that would be in mileage as I'm an imperial unit runner 😄
I couldn't believe it when I realised that 42km is actually just over 26 miles! A marathon! Arrgh - that's a funny coincidence that I happened to read this article, in this year, when my age = marathon.
It's a sign I need to run a marathon this year isn't it? It doesn't get much clearer than that.
It wasn't one of my goals to be honest, I quite like round numbers when it comes to running distance goals and I had 20 miles as my long distance goal this year.
I actually can't imagine really ever feeling enthused about running a major road race marathon event. Too many crowds, too much tarmac, too much organisation - just not my style of running at all.
But I'd happily look for a smaller, low key event, preferably on easy trails - or, I'd be happy organising a 26 mile run myself and just going after it.
I've had It's Grim Up North running events on my radar for a little while and they organise local trail runs along canal paths and trails, at distances of 10k, half marathon, 20 miles, marathon and ultra, all low key, no whistles or bells and at a reasonable entry price.
So this will very much be a 'later this year' plan. I'm still clawing my way back from illness and had a very tough 10 mile run this morning. I need to speak to a few of my running pals who I hope to drag with me, especially those who turn 42 this year!
Who can resist this goal of running your age? I absolutely love this idea and I really think I need t make it happen.
Please do get in touch if you'd like to join me - either physically, or from a distance.
pintsizedrunninggirl (Instagram)
Sounds good so far, good goal to add to my 2018 list....
I turn 42 this year. Being perfectly honest about my running ability, I'm not close to being capable of running 42 miles anytime soon (but never say never...) but 42km.... I went away to check what that would be in mileage as I'm an imperial unit runner 😄
I couldn't believe it when I realised that 42km is actually just over 26 miles! A marathon! Arrgh - that's a funny coincidence that I happened to read this article, in this year, when my age = marathon.
It's a sign I need to run a marathon this year isn't it? It doesn't get much clearer than that.
It wasn't one of my goals to be honest, I quite like round numbers when it comes to running distance goals and I had 20 miles as my long distance goal this year.
I actually can't imagine really ever feeling enthused about running a major road race marathon event. Too many crowds, too much tarmac, too much organisation - just not my style of running at all.
But I'd happily look for a smaller, low key event, preferably on easy trails - or, I'd be happy organising a 26 mile run myself and just going after it.
I've had It's Grim Up North running events on my radar for a little while and they organise local trail runs along canal paths and trails, at distances of 10k, half marathon, 20 miles, marathon and ultra, all low key, no whistles or bells and at a reasonable entry price.
So this will very much be a 'later this year' plan. I'm still clawing my way back from illness and had a very tough 10 mile run this morning. I need to speak to a few of my running pals who I hope to drag with me, especially those who turn 42 this year!
Who can resist this goal of running your age? I absolutely love this idea and I really think I need t make it happen.
Please do get in touch if you'd like to join me - either physically, or from a distance.
pintsizedrunninggirl (Instagram)
That’s a great goal (and the distance in km is very convenient for an organised event!). I happen to have a “significant birthday” this year so I’ll have to think about how to mark it...
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