One of my blog readers recently wrote and asked what my goals are for running the upcoming race … I have been going over them in my own head, but I thought the act of sharing them with my running blog readers would be an excellent idea, to help make the goals more “real.” (Check out this article written by Katherine: Keep a Journal, Reach your Goals.)

To answer such a simple question takes a few moments of thought.

My goals for running the Asheville Half Marathon are:

• To finish running the race
• To feel not-exhausted 10 minutes after running the race, rather invigorated
• To keep my knee and hip loose, without tension or pain
• To stay positive and not bad-talk myself ever
• To feel like I still have energy in my tank when I turn south on Broadway

What are your goals? Would anyone like to share these goals with me? I can’t wait to write about my race experience this weekend. Thank you to everyone for being so supportive and positive.