Share Your 2012 Running Goals

After reviewing your 2011 year of running and learning how to create SMART running goals, now is the time to set your 2012 goals and be held accountable to them. I’d like to offer the opportunity to publically share one of your 2012 running goals with the I Run Flint community.  Here’s how it works.  Just fill out the form below by the end … [Read more...]

Creating SMART Running Goals for 2012

Instead of setting a New Year’s Resolution that is is going to fizzle out after a few weeks, why not set some SMART goals for you to accomplish in 2012?  SMART goals include: S = Specific M = Measurable A = Achievable R = Relevant T = Timely After you set a few running goals that are SMART, determine what needs to be done and … [Read more...]

2012 Running Goals

The following local runners shared their running goals in January 2012... 1. Big House, Big Heart 10K on April 15 2. Bayshore 10K May 26 3. The Crim 4. Brooksie Way Half-Marathon ~Christine Heron, Swartz Creek To complete a half marathon this year, as well as the Crim and a few other races. ~ Monica Edwards, Flint To run my first 1/2 … [Read more...]

Looking Back at Running Flint in 2011

Records were broken in 2011 for Flint running; the Warrior Dash attracted nearly 25,000 participants, the new Atwood race boasted almost 1,000 finishers in its first year, and the Crim continued to grow to new heights.  Bill Khan recently wrote a great article on MLive about his take on the top ten Flint area running stories of 2011.  Check it … [Read more...]

Let’s Make 2012 Amazing

I’m excited to announce a new series of articles planned for the next three days about planning your 2012 running goals, taking the proper steps to reach them, and being held accountable to them.  The article series includes: Thursday: Looking Back at Flint Running in 2011 Before you look ahead, it is good to look back and learn from your … [Read more...]

Don’t Limit Yourself

"Man imposes his own limitations, don't set any." -Anthony Bailey Since the weather is improving you are probably thinking about the upcoming running season and plethora of races that are found in the Flint area each year.  As you set goals and think about what you want to accomplish this year - whether it be to improve your time, run a … [Read more...]