Tread Lightly Running Podcast How to Set Realistic Time Goals in Running
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May 10, 2025 Setting realistic time goals in running can be tricky! The discussion explores how personal history and psychology play a role in performance. You'll discover the importance of customizing your goals rather than relying solely on pace calculators. Learn key strategies for breaking down finish times into achievable paces and how factors like training background and race conditions affect outcomes. Plus, pick up tips on using tune-up races and benchmarking workouts to refine your ambitions!
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Laura Norris Marathon Improvement
- Laura Norris took 18 minutes off her marathon time between her first and second marathon.
- Subsequent improvements were much smaller, demonstrating diminishing returns in advanced training.
Mind Race Size and Competition
- Assess race size and crowd density as these impact pacing and ease of pushing your limits.
- Running with others often helps maintain a faster pace than running alone.
Account for Extra Race Distance
- Plan goal pace with a buffer for extra distance run beyond official race length.
- Check GPS data from past races to set realistic pace targets considering course and conditions.