Spicegeek, we have some goals in common. My three main goals for this year and next year are:

Run the NYC half marathon (or another half if I don't get in)

Run 9 NYRR qualifying races so I can get into the 2009 NYC marathon (1 down so far... plan to do my next in April!)

Run the 2009 NYC marathon

First I have seen this thread. Thanks for posting.  I love attention. To set the record straight-I am ONLY 64(:  and the qualifying time for Boston for 60-64 is sub 4 hrs. I will only mention for the 10,000 + times that I finished at 3:57:48----which was 12 seconds faster than my first marathon back in 1977(3:58:00) at age 34. Were I 65, (Sept '08), I could have "coasted" and got in under 4:15. I do appreciate your kind words.

My new goal is to run my first 50 miler since 1993. Back then could finish under 9 hrs. Hope to run the Tallahassee Ultra Distance Classic in December. Goal: finish smiling. Will train:run/walk and will do the same for the ultra. My PR for a 50 milerroad course was 8: 16 all the way back in 1983. Even back then I would run/walk my ultras. Rarely ran over 50 miles a week back then. Low heart rate training got me  back to running 6 days a week and built my mileage up to 55-60 per week: I ran more miles in 2007:2,386 than I had run in a year since 1984!!then a spry lad of 41.

If all goes well I  am considering  a 100K Ultra (62.5 miles) in March of '09. I had a DNF(got to 53 milesleg crampedbad) the last time I attempted the distance back in the early 90's. So yes, the sickness continues. I would be remiss if I didn't mention how greatful I am for my health and the ability to put one foot in front of the other. I honestly love running more now--because I appreciate the 3+ decades and all the wonderful people I have met and the great memories. Nick 

Thanks spicegeek! I have been thinking about doing some runs in Central Park sometime soon so if I do decide to, I will let you know. I live downtown and usually run along the path on the Hudson River.

BTW, did you see that there is now a requirement that in addition to running 9 races, you must also volunteer at one? Just thought I'd let you know in case you didn't already. It's on the NYRR website: http://www.ingnycmarathon.org/entrantinfo/guaranteed_requirements.php

I have lots o' goals.  =o)  Some short and some long.

Finish C25K

Walk/run Arizona Distance Classic in a week (unsure of this since I have an injury at the moment).

Hike roundtrip to Plateau Point in Grand Canyon in May 08 (I know I can do this, but it has been a while).

I have a goal to run the Reggae Marathon in Jamaica in Decemer 2009.

Spend a night in the Ice Hotel in 2009 (maybe 2010).

I, too, would like to run NYC Marathon in 2010 - I used to volunteer for the race when I lived in NY (nothing nerve racking than standing on 4th Ave in Bklyn ready to note the lead men's bib numbers and times to call in).  I have a friend that is a major player there so I think she can get me in (she roped me into volunteering).

Michele