For what it’s worth, you accomplished more than I did. I met none of my goals and I’ve been injured for the past six months straight. Watching your channel helps get me through each week.
All the best for the year, Cole! Try not to be too hard on yourself, life happens! My main running goal for the year is to run my first sub-3 marathon, and be consistent with uploads for my channel documenting 12 months of training. Another video out today, so far so good 😅
It's tough when the injuries and/or illness happen so don't beat yourself up too much over 2023. I've been training with a club this year for the first time since I restarted running in 2018. Hopefully it'll get me access in to some fun races 😄 As for time based goals low 16:XX for 5k, sub 1:20 at Sheffield half and actually setting a 10k time (never raced one 😂). Sub 5 minute mile would be great too if I can find a local race. Good luck for 2024! 🤞🏻
My main goal is to just remain injury free. Kept getting 3 or 4 weeks into training for a specific race and then injuring myself but still racing, being disappointed with my performance due to not having trained properly. 5 weeks into marathon training and the strength training has helped so much, feeling great currently fingers crossed.... Then more ambitious (for myself and my ability) sub 40 10k (pb 42:57) this year which in turn I suspect will give me a sub 19 5k (pb 19:29) and I guess biggest of all would be completing first marathon in April around 3h30
Those time goals for 5/10k are tough, its easy to compare ourselves unfavourably with the gracile Matt Stonier's of this world. 30:58 is not hanging about. UK culture is very good at insidiously diminishing the achievements of the objectively excellent. Simply staying the the sport at moderate mileage should result in a sizeable improvement over 10k to peak age(5 plus years). Most Europeans peak around 26-32 for 10k. No reason why you can't break 29 minutes or better for 10k eventually. Sheer persistence is hugely underrated.
You’ve got this Cole! Sometimes putting a deadline on goals have an adverse effect on - they’re helpful for measuring progress but keep pushing and it’ll come😀
Awesome videos, Cole! My big goal for the year is to get a BQ for the 50-55 age group which is 3:25, but I will likely need a 3:20 to get into to race. I’ve never ran a marathon before, but my current half marathon PB is 1:35:52.
Good to push yourself, having some achieveable stuff in there is a good call though. Definitely helps with long term motivation. I've got a trail marathon at the beginning of March that I had to DNF last year because my shoes malfunctioned 😑 so aiming to get some redemption this year (in different shoes). After that, I'm going to race a 10k road race to get a proper time because I don't actually have one lol and then PB my Half Marathon. Exactly how much I aim to PB by will depend on how training goes. I am toying with the idea of entering the British Fell Champs races but I'll need to decide closer the time as that may just be a demoralising experience 😆 I am looking to break my 5k PB this year as well, but that's scary so I'm trying to ignore it for awhile.
British fell champs? That sounds cool! Never watched fell running but it’s something I’d like to see! Good luck for your goals!… I hope your shoes hold up this year 🤞🏻
Fell racing is a lot of fun! It's incredibly different to road running or even normal trail running, different skill sets required. If you ever happen to be in the Peaks, Lakes, Dales or North York Moors over the summer at one of the many village fetes that also hosts a fell race, those are probably the best ones to watch. Short and sharp so better for spectators (less time spent stood on a random hill waiting for runners to come through) and you usually get to watch the fast lads absolutely barrelling down the final descent back into whichever village it's in.
I think you set yourself way too many goals in 2023! I would just focus on one distance for the first half of the year. I would also recommend living life to the full for your last year at uni. Honestly, they are the most memorable years of your life, so go and have fun. You won't regret it! My goals are around smarter training. More Z2 and less setting myself up to fail by expecting PB's at parkrun every week. I'd love a 10K pb but I am very generous and give myself a whole year to achieve it.
I’m doing my best to enjoy myself! But sometimes after training I feel tired so I just wanna curl up in bed and watch a film rather than go out and socialise 🤣! Thanks for sharing your goals! How do you find training to zones?, useful?
@@ColeRunning I can completely understand that. When I was at uni, the only running I ever did was for the taxi on a night out! So, I didn't have as many focus areas as you. Maybe just make sure you have a good night out at least once a month! Trust me, once you start working full time and have the boring responsibilities/financial commitments of a mortgage etc, you may go out even less! Do it whilst you can, as the people you meet at uni may become friends for life. Z2 training is a pain for me as I don't like long slow runs and as I live in quite a hilly area, keeping at Z2 quite often means walking. I prefer to cross train and do my Z2 stuff on the indoor bike (on Zwift). Not the same I know, but I prefer it, especially in bad weather, so it's a compromise. Looking forward to seeing your year evolve, but as it's your last year at uni, I would say focus on uni first (as you only get one shot at that) and then try and squeeze in a bit of the social alongside your training too. There will be plenty of time for griding out miles after uni too!
Yuck I ruptured my quad tendon (rectoris femoris) 4 years ago, so take it easy! Good luck with your goals, but I think if you just went for it, even if not at your best, you might surprise yourself. So run those cross country races!
Goal setting is not easy, too hard and they don’t happen too easy and they seem insignificant. I’m aiming to hit PBs for all distances between 5k to marathon over the whole year, I nearly did this last year but missed the marathon due to a serious medical issue!
For what it’s worth, you accomplished more than I did. I met none of my goals and I’ve been injured for the past six months straight. Watching your channel helps get me through each week.
Ah thanks mate! Proper inspires me to keep making content when i read stuff like that. Keep at it matey! What is the injury?
Sub 1:30 half in the autumn , big challenge at 54 years young but feel motivated for the first time in years . Good luck for 2024
Wow that would be some achievement! I hope you do it 🙏🏻
All the best for the year, Cole! Try not to be too hard on yourself, life happens! My main running goal for the year is to run my first sub-3 marathon, and be consistent with uploads for my channel documenting 12 months of training. Another video out today, so far so good 😅
Nice mate! Sub 3 gotta be on the cards for sure!
@@ColeRunningCheers Cole, hope so! Just got to keep putting the work in 👍🏼
Thanks for sharing Cole. Good luck this year.. take it easy don’t stress and enjoy your life. 😊
Thanks anneka, doing my best to stay stress free haha!
It's tough when the injuries and/or illness happen so don't beat yourself up too much over 2023.
I've been training with a club this year for the first time since I restarted running in 2018. Hopefully it'll get me access in to some fun races 😄 As for time based goals low 16:XX for 5k, sub 1:20 at Sheffield half and actually setting a 10k time (never raced one 😂). Sub 5 minute mile would be great too if I can find a local race.
Good luck for 2024! 🤞🏻
Eyy they’re some great goals. What’s the Sheffield 10k like?
@@ColeRunning 10k is much flatter than the half, I think it's the last weekend in Sept.
Probably only flat by Sheffield standards though 😂
My main goal is to just remain injury free. Kept getting 3 or 4 weeks into training for a specific race and then injuring myself but still racing, being disappointed with my performance due to not having trained properly.
5 weeks into marathon training and the strength training has helped so much, feeling great currently fingers crossed....
Then more ambitious (for myself and my ability) sub 40 10k (pb 42:57) this year which in turn I suspect will give me a sub 19 5k (pb 19:29) and I guess biggest of all would be completing first marathon in April around 3h30
They’re some great goals! Staying injury free is a tough one but I’m glad you’ve got the S&C up and running! 😄
Really honest retrospective of the past year, not so easy with the social media pressures!
Thanks mate. Always honest me ;)
Good luck with your dissertation, Cole!
Thanks Mike! All submitted! 🤞🏻
I'm currently trying to run 5k+ each day in January.
A silly goal, but one that has successfully got me out of bed and running on some cold mornings.
The small life changing goals are the easiest to maintain and make the most difference! Don’t belittle yourself Simon! Keep at it! 👊🏻
Those time goals for 5/10k are tough, its easy to compare ourselves unfavourably with the gracile Matt Stonier's of this world. 30:58 is not hanging about. UK culture is very good at insidiously diminishing the achievements of the objectively excellent. Simply staying the the sport at moderate mileage should result in a sizeable improvement over 10k to peak age(5 plus years). Most Europeans peak around 26-32 for 10k. No reason why you can't break 29 minutes or better for 10k eventually. Sheer persistence is hugely underrated.
That’s really inspiring to hear. I appreciate this thank you!
You’ve got this Cole! Sometimes putting a deadline on goals have an adverse effect on - they’re helpful for measuring progress but keep pushing and it’ll come😀
So true! Ill keep them rolling over until I
Hit them haha 🤣
Awesome videos, Cole! My big goal for the year is to get a BQ for the 50-55 age group which is 3:25, but I will likely need a 3:20 to get into to race. I’ve never ran a marathon before, but my current half marathon PB is 1:35:52.
Definitely doable! Which race does that time get you in to?
If I can run that time, it would qualify me for the Boston Marathon! 🎉
Love this and think you’re taking a great mindset into this year’s targets. But surely the video had to be titled Cole’s Goals?! 😉
Haha not a bad idea haha
Probably too many goals… you can’t really “focus” on achieving all of them. But it’s great you have them…
The degree is your first and foremost 👍
I find the time based goals will generally be all or nothing, if I hit one, then I’m probably fit enough to hit all 3 haha
Good to push yourself, having some achieveable stuff in there is a good call though. Definitely helps with long term motivation.
I've got a trail marathon at the beginning of March that I had to DNF last year because my shoes malfunctioned 😑 so aiming to get some redemption this year (in different shoes). After that, I'm going to race a 10k road race to get a proper time because I don't actually have one lol and then PB my Half Marathon. Exactly how much I aim to PB by will depend on how training goes. I am toying with the idea of entering the British Fell Champs races but I'll need to decide closer the time as that may just be a demoralising experience 😆
I am looking to break my 5k PB this year as well, but that's scary so I'm trying to ignore it for awhile.
British fell champs? That sounds cool! Never watched fell running but it’s something I’d like to see! Good luck for your goals!… I hope your shoes hold up this year 🤞🏻
Fell racing is a lot of fun! It's incredibly different to road running or even normal trail running, different skill sets required. If you ever happen to be in the Peaks, Lakes, Dales or North York Moors over the summer at one of the many village fetes that also hosts a fell race, those are probably the best ones to watch. Short and sharp so better for spectators (less time spent stood on a random hill waiting for runners to come through) and you usually get to watch the fast lads absolutely barrelling down the final descent back into whichever village it's in.
My big aims of the year are to get my 1 mile and 5k times down! Good luck on your targets too!
Oh nice Jes! What are your current times?
@@ColeRunning21:26 for the 5k and 06:44 for the mile although that’s unofficial. Lots of work to do but the process is as rewarding as the goals.
Subscribed. Hope it helps towards your 10k subscribers target! Great goals for the year. Go and smash it!
Thanks a lot mate! 8k ✅ 10k 🔜
Big Goals big man, let’s hit it!
I’m after my sub 20 & Sub 40 5 & 10 and hopefully maybe drive the 5k down to 18:30 before the end of the year
Sub 20 is a huge milestone! Best of luck attacking that one!
⛴️ 🪵 😅
I think you set yourself way too many goals in 2023! I would just focus on one distance for the first half of the year. I would also recommend living life to the full for your last year at uni. Honestly, they are the most memorable years of your life, so go and have fun. You won't regret it! My goals are around smarter training. More Z2 and less setting myself up to fail by expecting PB's at parkrun every week. I'd love a 10K pb but I am very generous and give myself a whole year to achieve it.
I’m doing my best to enjoy myself! But sometimes after training I feel tired so I just wanna curl up in bed and watch a film rather than go out and socialise 🤣! Thanks for sharing your goals! How do you find training to zones?, useful?
@@ColeRunning I can completely understand that. When I was at uni, the only running I ever did was for the taxi on a night out! So, I didn't have as many focus areas as you. Maybe just make sure you have a good night out at least once a month! Trust me, once you start working full time and have the boring responsibilities/financial commitments of a mortgage etc, you may go out even less! Do it whilst you can, as the people you meet at uni may become friends for life. Z2 training is a pain for me as I don't like long slow runs and as I live in quite a hilly area, keeping at Z2 quite often means walking. I prefer to cross train and do my Z2 stuff on the indoor bike (on Zwift). Not the same I know, but I prefer it, especially in bad weather, so it's a compromise. Looking forward to seeing your year evolve, but as it's your last year at uni, I would say focus on uni first (as you only get one shot at that) and then try and squeeze in a bit of the social alongside your training too. There will be plenty of time for griding out miles after uni too!
Yuck I ruptured my quad tendon (rectoris femoris) 4 years ago, so take it easy! Good luck with your goals, but I think if you just went for it, even if not at your best, you might surprise yourself. So run those cross country races!
Thanks James, turns out I’ve got a tear of my rectus femoris afterall so yeah not ideal! Gonna keep running anyway (don’t tell anyone) 🤣
Goal setting is not easy, too hard and they don’t happen too easy and they seem insignificant. I’m aiming to hit PBs for all distances between 5k to marathon over the whole year, I nearly did this last year but missed the marathon due to a serious medical issue!
Oh no so close! Do you mind me asking what the medical issue was?
Great video mate, I hope you achieve everything you want to for this year. Our goal is to hit 5000 subscribers on RUclips
Thanks mate! Won’t be hard for me to improve from 4/12 goals haha!
@@ColeRunning don’t be too hard on yourself mate