How to Set Realistic Time Goals in Running
Tread Lightly Running Podcast - A podcast by Amanda Brooks and Laura Norris - Saturdays

One of the most common running questions, from the 5K to the marathon, is about how to set goals. You have big, exciting time goals and you want to achieve them - but are they realistic? How much progress can you expect in a training cycle? How do you set goal pace? This discussion brings you practical guidance for setting time goals in running, whether you are a beginner or an experienced runner. We discuss setting marathon goals, as well as setting half marathon goals and 10K/5K time goals. In this episode, you’ll learn: What variables impact achieving time goals in runningAre marathon pace calculators accurate?How long does it take to achieve your time goals in running?How to set realistic goal paceHow to pick a race when aiming for a running PRHow to use tune-up races to set time goalsBenchmark workouts to set your running time goalsHow to set a time goal for your first marathon or half marathonThis episode is sponsored by Tifosi: Follow link https://tifosiopticsinc.pxf.io/c/2475256/2888012/29284 for durable, budget-friendly, no-slip sunglasses and get 20% off your purchase. 💻 Join our community at patreon.com/treadlightlyrunning🎙️ Please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or follow and comment on Spotify. If you enjoyed this episode, please share with a friend! 👉 Follow us @treadlightlyrunning @runtothefinish and @lauranorrisrunning on Instagram!