Goals for Houston Marathon Weekend

Vicki January 12, 2018


Happy Friday!  This weekend Is the Chevron Houston Marathon. I'm sharing my goals for Houston Marathon Weekend.  Truthfully, I'm not really nervous about the race... I'm more nervous about the weather! We're in the midst of a cold snap in Houston.  The temp at the start is going to be hovering aroud the mid-30s - cold for Houston standards.  I did my 20 miler in similar conditions and never warmed up, but at least I know what to expect. I'm excited about the Expo! Meb will be there again, Carl Lewis will be speaking as will Calum Neff.

Goals for Houston Marathon Weekend


Like usual, I've come up with some goals for the race, but this time I'm extending it to race weekend as I'm participating in the ABB 5k on Saturday too.

Goals for Houston Marathon Weekend



  1. Take it easy at the 5k, very easy.

  2. Resist temptation to wear all the clothes, and choose wisely race day outfit.

  3. Start out slow and relaxed.  I seem to start out faster than I think and end up slowing way down in the second half.

  4. PR ... I just want to run faster than my last marathon which was 5:19:33

  5. Have fun!! Why do it if it isn't fun?


Do you make goals for races other than time goals?



I'm linking up with Running on Happy & Fairytales and Fitness for the Friday Five 2.0 linkup!

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  1. CatherineJanuary 12, 2018 at 12:44 PM

    Going out out slowly is a good one. So hard to do when your adrenaline is pumping! Smart nutrition and hydration is another good goal during a marathon. Good luck this weekend!

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  2. WendyJanuary 12, 2018 at 12:52 PM

    Personally, I think 40 degrees is ideal for a marathon. So if it's 30 at the start, that means it's going to warm up, right? I think you are going to do well!

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  3. fairytales and fitnessJanuary 12, 2018 at 1:59 PM

    Is there a half marathon during this race too? If so I think I know someone else who is running!

    Good luck!
    When I ran my second marathon I did make goals that weren't time goals! Thanks for linking up!

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  4. VickiJanuary 12, 2018 at 2:00 PM

    Yes, there is a half too!

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  5. VickiJanuary 12, 2018 at 2:02 PM

    Thanks! Yes... I think it will warm up to low 40s by the end of the race. Just not used to weather this chilly... but it beats hot and humid!

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  6. VickiJanuary 12, 2018 at 2:02 PM

    Thanks! Yes... nutrition and hydration sooo important.

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  7. Kimberly HattingJanuary 12, 2018 at 4:06 PM

    Yes, first and foremost, fun! Most of aren't out to set a new Olympic record...why not enjoy the process? Good luck!

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  8. Stefanie BJanuary 13, 2018 at 7:24 AM

    Sound like great goals! Enjoy the weekend - 5k, Expo, marathon, atmosphere!

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  9. VickiJanuary 15, 2018 at 6:12 AM

    YES! Why do it if it isn't fun.

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  10. VickiJanuary 15, 2018 at 6:13 AM

    Thanks... it was so much fun!

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