am i maybe setting my sights to high

[toonfan71]

Hi all i am on week 2 of the pod cast and i am thinking in a couple of years time to try and see if i can get to the Great North Run. I know wt i want to raise money for but could i be setting my sights to high or am i setting myself an achieveable goal

[Adders Graduate]

A couple of years? Hell yeah that's achievable once you see the progress you will make over 9 weeks. It is amazing how quickly the body can adapt if you put the time and effort in. You might be pushing it for this year, though if you're driven enough I'm sure you could manage it, but I would say next year you would be able to breeze it. Come back in 7 weeks time and let me know if I'm right!

[toonfan71]

may find out before then lol

[Greg_M Graduate]

I thought you were going to say you were doing it next month!

Can't see any.issues at all with your aspiration so long as you stay healthy and motivated. Good running sir!

[toonfan71]

think next month maybe a bit to soon me thinks hehe think the north east one is normally September unless i have got it wrong hehe

[MaryAB Graduate]

Do it! I graduated in Feb and I'm doing the Great North Run in September!

It depends on your target as well, if you want to do a really good time you will probably need more time to build up to that. I'm just aiming to raise money and get round in one piece!

...and I want a medal

[toonfan71]

that is all i am thinking bout for one attemtped mayb then after that build it up for a good time

[juicydee Graduate]

Totally agree with all the above - but I'd add that it would be good to sign up for some shorter races in the meantime. It'll keep you motivated and it's worth getting used to the atmosphere of running with a crowd!

NB I graduated in March and am doing a 10k in 2 weeks, plus a half-marathon in September

[toonfan71]

wow juicydee u must be keen lol i not seen anything coming up just yet here so will see how far i can get in the nine weeks then see how iget on after that

thanks for all your answers