Setting Race Goals
Setting Race Goals Disclaimer: I received entry to the Milwaukee Marathon to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review, find and write race reviews! Race goals can be a tricky thing. We may have some big overarching goals; qualify for Boston, run sub 2 hours in the half marathon, complete an Ultra race, however each course brings it's own set of unique challenges and conditions. Let's say you want to qualify for Boston. That's awesome but what kind of course are you going to use to qualify? Is that a goal that is an "all the stars aligned" goal or one that is easily within your training? These are all questions I've been thinking over as I'm training for the Milwaukee Half Marathon. Last year I set a big goal. I was reaching for an almost 15 minute PR in my marathon entering in a realm of times I once thought would be absolutely impossible. I put together a trai...