So what are your goals for 2024?!

@skakunek

6 ай бұрын

First 100K ever :)

@SeeChadRun

6 ай бұрын

@@skakunek What 100k are you eyeing?

@runningwithsimon

6 ай бұрын

@@skakunek good luck :) did you find a good race?

@skakunek

6 ай бұрын

@@runningwithsimon I am afraid there is one I'd like to attack... UTA100 Downunder in May.. pending wife approval :D

@skakunek

6 ай бұрын

UTA100, pretty far, but looks suitable. not too hilly :) @@SeeChadRun

Black Canyon 100k 2025, Training start today!

@runningwithsimon

6 ай бұрын

Bonne chance!

50k in 2 1/2 weeks, then 50 miler in April. Scale back in June and July and enjoy an Alaskan cruise. Then back to training for road marathon in December. I’m glad to be recently retired and have plenty of time for training!

@runningwithsimon

6 ай бұрын

Good luck :)

Last year on Jan 1 2023, I set a goal to get back into running consistently and created an 18-month training plan for myself and started the next day. 12 months in and I'm still on track! I started very small, building slowly and intentionally and have since tackled 50ks, a 50M, and my first 100M is on deck in May! Gearing up for epic adventures and staying true to the plan -- putting in the work, putting my goals out there to the universe so that I'm accountable, and targeting distinct and achievable milestones have been key!

@runningwithsimon

6 ай бұрын

That's awesome! 12 months of consistency :)

My goals are to run 100 for the first time at a backyard ultra in May then to finish Run Rabbit Run 100 in September. Let's go!!

@runningwithsimon

6 ай бұрын

Let's go! Run Rabbit Run was fun - and i've never done a backyard! Good luck :)

Goals are always great in my opinion, in anything people do in life. It's a nice way to ensure that you're always growing.

@runningwithsimon

6 ай бұрын

True!

Sub 6 minute mile, I've been working on it for over 2 years now!

@runningwithsimon

6 ай бұрын

This year is the year!

First 12 hour continuous, first 100K, first Backyard Ultra and 3 days of racing at the Golden Ultra series in September. I’m going to be 60 this year. I will not be denied 💪

@runningwithsimon

6 ай бұрын

Damn that's awesome! Good luck :)

Can't wait to see your HURT100 video! One of my goals for 2024 is to run my first 100 miler (UTE100 in August). I'll continue running regularly each week, but will increase my mileage into the 60-70 miles weeks leading up to the race, and also add a few back to back long runs. Additionally, I hope to do a few epic runventures (30-50 mile runs). Those will be more for fun, but also good mental and nutrition training. Great video and advice Simon!

@runningwithsimon

6 ай бұрын

Awesome - I have a friend who did UTE last year. Looks like a pretty cool race - I was considering driving by on my way back from Leadville. Maybe I'll do that this year(it's the week after leadville)

February 17th Jackpot ultra 100 miler , June 8th a local 100k , July 13th MT Hood 50 miler, August 3rd Hamster 24 hour on a 2.6 mile loop goal of getting 80 miles in 24 hours, I am 16th on the wait list for javelina jundred 100 miler, Brazos Bend 100k . That my year I think so far I am try to balance racing and having fun with training and get faster and more consistent with my running. Try to run 3,000 miles this year.

@runningwithsimon

6 ай бұрын

Already a waitlist for Javelina? That's crazy! But yeah, you're 100% in if you are 16th.

I’m doing my first 100 miler in October!

@runningwithsimon

6 ай бұрын

Sweet good luck!

@Persistence_run_444

6 ай бұрын

@@runningwithsimon thank you!!

I want to run my first 50k. Snow Mountain Ranch Sept 2024. I will be cheering for you at Cocodona.

@runningwithsimon

3 ай бұрын

Good luck!! And thanks - very excited about monday! I have no clue how it's going to go for me - that's a bit scary...

My general aim is to push forwards at around 15-20% every 6 months; that's not always just distance as I consider the training "volume" too. This year I'm starting off with an ambitious marathon PB attempt (3 months out and I have no idea if it's possible, but I'll stick to my comprehensive training plan and see what happens - the journey is the fun bit). Then slowing right back down with an aim to double my summer salt flats distance from 40k to 80k. Both are stretching, significantly different, but potentially doable.

@runningwithsimon

6 ай бұрын

Good luck :)

Running my first 50 miler in September. Last year was really busy doing the USATF New England Mountain series, and ended the year with my first 50k. Recovering from an injury, hopefully get back to it in February to start my training.

@runningwithsimon

6 ай бұрын

I hope nothing too serious…wishing you prompt recovery

Love your films,in December last year I made 2 running goals for this year,my first 50 which I needed to complete to qualify me for my first 100.Ambitious yes,realistic yes,easy hell no!! I’ve watched several of your films and taken what I consider to be good advice from them,I’ve completed the qualifying 50 and now look to train for the 100 after getting over the Blister I have. Thanks for your advice I look forward to watching and learning more of them.👍👍

@runningwithsimon

Ай бұрын

Awesome congrats!!!

Started my running journey this year, plan to run a marathon in February, a 50k in March, then a 100k in June & the finale of the year is the Loup Garou 100! Loved watching you run it, just got done today running some of the trail at Chicot & boy are those hills gonna be fun 😂

@runningwithsimon

6 ай бұрын

Awesome! That's quite a progression - I might actually go back to loup garou next year (I'd call it 50/50 right now)

Running goals for 2024: slog through a cold New England winter, 50k in April, Midstate Massive 50mi in October, and perhaps take a stab at a sub-20min 5k somewhere in between. I fear the 5k the most!!!

@runningwithsimon

6 ай бұрын

Ah midstate massive! Lost the trail so often, it was embarrassing. Although I think the 50M is the second half, which was much better! Good luck :)

@Kelly_Ben

6 ай бұрын

I hear that! I'm bonding with my treadmill right now! 😂 One day I'll run the Whites in winter... but not this year! 😅

@runningwithsimon

6 ай бұрын

​@@Kelly_Ben The Whites above tree line in winter is no joke - that wind is brutal, and the sheets of ice can be real bad! The closest I've ever been to dying on a trail from stupid decision was doing Mt Washington in winter with only microspikes (Nora didn't have crampon so I gave them to her and attempted with micro). Let's just say it's a good thing I've extremely skilled with an ice axe - I had to self arrest at least at least 30 times on sheets of ice. I'm always safe in mountain and turn around when there is any risk - except that one time, which was reaaally dumb. Never again!

@Kelly_Ben

6 ай бұрын

@@runningwithsimon That’s what I find so exhilarating about it! I did Washington about 6 times in bad weather, with the necessary gear and a partner with same or greater experience- and it was INCREDIBLE… yes, ice axe skills and crampons are a must for safety, but even with the right gear, it’s dangerous. I summited once with wind gusts up to 90 mph. I was standing at the summit sign, and a gust lifted me up into the air, then hurled me backwards about 12 feet! I landed at the base of the rock pile, and thankfully a good amount of snow and a pack full of extra layers saved me from injury. I’ve set my limits at -20 degrees and 75 mph winds. It’s the only time I’m “present”, tuned into the now… no letting my mind wander like it always does, squirrels chasing each other around in my skull. I was supposed to do a midnight climb of Washington last weekend but I’m still healing from a fractured foot. But I wouldn’t be running Washington, I know my limits! Lol

Good advice here. I want to get better at hills but watching this I realise I actually need a plan to achieve this! Better start thinking! And with regards to weight loss - be careful - this can be a complicated subject for anyone who has struggled with disordered eating and eating disorders. I have always been quite fit and maybe 10 kg too heavy. It's taken me decades to come to terms with this and while losing a few kilos would make my slow ass faster, I'm happy just being fit and strong and finishing.

@runningwithsimon

6 ай бұрын

Yes agreed, it's a tricky subject and eating disorder is for real. Aiming to be healthy should always be the #1 priority!

Thanks for this. Looking forward to the "how to" videos. And don't worry about the background noise, the content makes up for it.

@runningwithsimon

6 ай бұрын

Thanks! And appreciate - some people notice and get annoyed with it. And on my end, well if people take the time to watch my stuff, and I feel I owe you the best I can do (including trying not to have too much car zoom by). Any topics in particular you are curious about?

Already ran Yankee Springs Winter Challenge 50 miler here in Michigan earlier this month! Running Island Time 24 hour run in May, doing Ludington Lakestride half marathon(goes through my favorite state park here in Michigan and is an absolutely beautiful race, thats in June. Running Run Woodstock Hallucination 100 miler in September as my "A" race. Then finishing off with Indiana trail 100 in October! For 2025 my big goal is to run Quebec Mega Trail! 🤙🏃🤠

@runningwithsimon

6 ай бұрын

Quite the schedule! Always wondered how racing in winter would be like. ... But also, I'm not unhappy with the weather at HURT :/ QMT will be great - I'm racing it this year so you can have a look!

Running my first trail races and first ultra this year, 53.1mi w/ 9277' of elevation gain (with an avg elevation of 10,592')! (longest race I've done previously is only a 5k). I'm just getting back into consistent running, and I love getting into the mountains, so I figured I could combine those two things. I have time goals to go with it (A, B, and C goals), but mainly I'm trying to embrace the excitement of a new venture for me.

@runningwithsimon

4 ай бұрын

Good luck! 10,500ft average?! Nice - where is that, Colorado? Sounds like it's going to be gorgeous

@cdhikes2906

4 ай бұрын

@@runningwithsimon yes, in Colorado. Outside of Fairplay. Should definitely be a gorgeous day!

A little late to the party but a half marathon and marathon this year and transition into mountain trail running in October after both road races. Mount Ugo 47k in Feb 2025.

@runningwithsimon

4 ай бұрын

Never too late in the year to set up goals :) Good luck!

Great video! I have a 50k in April, and my first 50 miler in May (White Lakes Ultra)... after that, a few challenging scenic 50ks through the rest of the year. Next year, I want to run the VT 100, then ride it with my horse when she's old/ fit enough! I need goals that are challenging, borderline scary, but also offer my husband a great time/ scenery as my crew. I can't wait to see what you tackle this year!

@runningwithsimon

6 ай бұрын

You got this! And very cool about VT100. I had so many questions about the horses doing that - it was nice chatting with the riders but I felt like I was the one asking the 'naive' questions about 100 miles! It was fascinating but I still had a bajillion curiosity question!

Goal: First 100km at Sangre de Cristo Trail Festival & Maroon Bells 4pass loop in one day. Side note: hopefully one day you will get a studio but till then I’ll enjoy the funny pauses in the videos. Thanks again for making these.

@runningwithsimon

6 ай бұрын

Sounds great - love Colorado! Haven't been to Sangre de Cristo in a while - I should head there this summer, couple of 14ers I want to do!

Love your channel. Appreciate what you are doing. Thank you

@runningwithsimon

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the note, and glad you enjoyed :)

Ran my first 50k last year, running my first 50m May 2024. Weight loss video would be super interesting for me. Something I struggle with even when running a lot

@runningwithsimon

6 ай бұрын

What's your race? And cool - thanks for the feedback, I'll try to get that one going!

Going back to Leadville Heavy Half to run the normal route, and want to beat my 2023 time from the altered course. Late September will be either a 50K or 50 mile, same race, just undecided on distance. Will definitely follow on the livestream if you do Cocodona!!

@runningwithsimon

6 ай бұрын

Oh right, because of the snow last year? Leadville's heavy half and full is harsh! I really struggled on that one in '22

@PatrickMartin-lw7tu

6 ай бұрын

Right, snowpack forced them to lower the turnaround and adjust the remainder of the course. It also was cold and snowy the entire race day. Felt more like April vs. June. Was tough, but super fun!@@runningwithsimon

My first goal is to complete my first ultra, the black canyon 60K (been a goal since May 2023), and depending on how that goes I will shoot for a local 50 miler in Vail, AZ in December.

@runningwithsimon

6 ай бұрын

Oh so you'll be there in a few weeks?! Nora and I will be racing the 100k Saturday! Good luck :)

Complete my first (Elden Crest 38) and second (Javelina 100k) ultras. Get and stay healthy. Eat mindfully.

@runningwithsimon

6 ай бұрын

Excited for you - and excited for Nora and I to see you there too :) ...however not sure I'll be all smile by the time I reach flagstaff

1 marathon - Paris, 1 ultra - 3 Castles (UK) and a bonus marathon tbc

@runningwithsimon

4 ай бұрын

Good luck! Paris is coming up soon!

Running a double marathon at a backyard ultra in march. Running a marathon pb in october, 3:14 or faster.

@runningwithsimon

6 ай бұрын

3:14 !!! Speedy!

I'm planning on running my first 50k in April 😅 a little nervous I've only ran a half marathon as my longest race Also my cusin is running cocadona this year! Hopefully yall see one another out there 🥰

@runningwithsimon

6 ай бұрын

Good luck ! What race are you signed up for?! Oh I’ll meet your cousin - we have 5 days to meet…unless he/she is planning to actually run this thing!

Amazing video as always! My main goal this year will be to run an unofficial 50k race (Rondane, Norway)

@runningwithsimon

6 ай бұрын

I didn't know that area - looks really nice!

@pexcii

6 ай бұрын

@@runningwithsimon Yeah! A beautiful place

Great videos! Like your logic and common sense spiced with humour! Training now for first multi stage trail race in March: 50k, 50k and 24k. It's my present to myself: last day will be my birthday 🎉 Another goal is to run 12 marathons this year and cover 3660k during the year. And the main and ultimate goal is to enjoy the running and being outside.

@runningwithsimon

6 ай бұрын

Nice goals :) Stage race look fun - great way to meet people and share good time. Haven't done any, but some day! Curious - are you counting those 2x 50k as part of your 12 or not?

@yakovzhabitskiy1380

6 ай бұрын

@runningwithsimon yes, will count this 2x50k as well. Never done more than 3 Marathons a year before, so 12 is quite ambitious and better to not overpush

@runningwithsimon

6 ай бұрын

@@yakovzhabitskiy1380 Sure is! Good luck :)

@yakovzhabitskiy1380

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Simon!

My goal is finish my first 100 mile . Sinister 7

@runningwithsimon

6 ай бұрын

That's in the canadian rockies, right? If so, I'd love to be back there some day! Maybe this or Fatdog (not sure if it's same area or not?)

@trailsoles

6 ай бұрын

@@runningwithsimondo Fat Dog 120! Heard it’s great! Doing the 100K this year!

I love your love for Nora!

@runningwithsimon

6 ай бұрын

Ah thanks :)

For the algorithm

@runningwithsimon

6 ай бұрын

haha thanks! Love it :D

Javelina 100k this year and Sedona Canyons 125 in 2025 for first 100ish miler.

@runningwithsimon

6 ай бұрын

Oh cool! Two great races by aravaipa!!!! FYI sedona 125 seems to fill up quickly, so probably worth signing up as soon as it opens (not sure when that is). 2023 was the first year and there were a few spots open, but for 2024 it's already filled as a second year race. It will only get more crowded because it's honestly and very objectively a top quality race and quite unique with the 75hr cutoff!

Training for black caynon 100k in 2025. It will be my first 100k

@runningwithsimon

6 ай бұрын

Nice good luck :) I'll be racing it in a couple of weeks! I love point to point like that, and the course is pretty epic!

Do my first 50k

@runningwithsimon

6 ай бұрын

Good luck:)

Running goal sounds like a bad goal

@runningwithsimon

6 ай бұрын

lol alex what's up! Any goals that help me spend more time with Nora is a good goal! :P