tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924908815112206508.post8815336864459537306..comments2023-11-24T09:26:48.721-05:00Comments on The Emerging Runner: Are male runners more competitive than female runners?The Emerging Runnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09326865074297618379noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924908815112206508.post-87047027495585639322012-12-01T13:03:08.237-05:002012-12-01T13:03:08.237-05:00I think it's smart to have a practical goal, a...I think it's smart to have a practical goal, a stretch goal and an aspirational goal. That way your expectations are managed and if you hit "A" or "B" instead of "C" it's a bonus.<br /><br />Missing a PR or age group place by seconds is ALWAYS disappointing!The Emerging Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09326865074297618379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924908815112206508.post-24491638524132864712012-11-30T10:04:18.164-05:002012-11-30T10:04:18.164-05:00I am competitive with myself. I am 39, I just sta...I am competitive with myself. I am 39, I just started running and I am slow and I know I am not winning any races. I try to set A B & C goals for races. <br />5 & 10ks = A - PR, B - PR the course, C - finish<br /><br />Anything over 10k = They are usually broken down by times. For example for my 1st and only Half it was A. finish in under 2:30, B = finish in under 2:45 and C = Just finish. (I landed just into my B goal with a 2:39 LOL)<br /><br />I only get disappointed when I come within seconds of a PR or a medal. I missed 3rd place in my division by 4 seconds once and I kicked myself in the butt for days!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com