2016 Go the Distance FLOG goal

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Nichollsvi — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 07:54:32 GMT

I haven't set my goal yet because I've been so focused on the 200's & 500 in the meet. Then I have a huge program in March. Maybe I'll set a goal in April or is that too late?

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Nancy H. — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 10:21:37 GMT

My arms are feeling a lot better, and I'm within half a mile of my GTD goal pace. I had lost so much pool time in January that I was 3-4 miles behind--always a depressing feeling. With dogged persistence, I've made up the distance. Woot! Still no clue what I'm going to do for my birthday, though.

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Elaine Krugman — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 06:35:16 GMT

:applaud: Keep up the good work, Nancy!

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Nancy H. — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 12:01:46 GMT

I'm sorry to hear that, Nancy. :bighug: It's a bummer, but that's where my life is right now. Yesterday I did my "long" weekend workout, and half of it was kicking, to avoid aggravating the tendonitis in my right arm.

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Nancy H. — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 10:31:24 GMT

It doesn't matter how you swim! ANYBODY can compete at Nationals, and swim three events regardless of how slow or bad you swim. Orca gave an excellent suggestion! If you haven't been to Nationals, you're missing out on a wonderful opportunity to have a blast, make new friends, and watch some AWESOME (even Olympians!) swimming. In addition, you will see swimmers just like yourself. It doesn't matter how good or bad you are; nobody cares. The only person who will criticize you is yourself. Believe me, I know. Been there, done that! Look up "Elaine Krugman" in several of the results of Nationals since 2010. I have been to a bunch of them, and you will see my name either at or near the bottom of most of my events. Not once did anybody ever say anything negative about my efforts. (Maybe they did behind my back, but who cares?) As a matter of fact, at several Nationals when I swam my worst event (but one of my favorites), 200 fly, I got congratulated by many top-level swimmers for getting out there and doing something they would never do. Thanks for the lovely words of encouragement. Alas, general lack of money is another problem for me (and I'm also currently in a lot of pain, so the idea of doing anything competitive is not remotely appealing).

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Elaine Krugman — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 05:41:04 GMT

Thanks for the lovely words of encouragement. Alas, general lack of money is another problem for me (and I'm also currently in a lot of pain, so the idea of doing anything competitive is not remotely appealing). I'm sorry to hear that, Nancy. :bighug:

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Elaine Krugman — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 04:05:52 GMT

LOL. I take it you've never seen me swim. : ) It doesn't matter how you swim! ANYBODY can compete at Nationals, and swim three events regardless of how slow or bad you swim. Orca gave an excellent suggestion! If you haven't been to Nationals, you're missing out on a wonderful opportunity to have a blast, make new friends, and watch some AWESOME (even Olympians!) swimming. In addition, you will see swimmers just like yourself. It doesn't matter how good or bad you are; nobody cares. The only person who will criticize you is yourself. Believe me, I know. Been there, done that! Look up "Elaine Krugman" in several of the results of Nationals since 2010. I have been to a bunch of them, and you will see my name either at or near the bottom of most of my events. Not once did anybody ever say anything negative about my efforts. (Maybe they did behind my back, but who cares?) As a matter of fact, at several Nationals when I swam my worst event (but one of my favorites), 200 fly, I got congratulated by many top-level swimmers for getting out there and doing something they would never do.

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Nancy H. — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 01:36:05 GMT

How about a national level swim meet? LOL. I take it you've never seen me swim. : )

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Nancy H. — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 11:34:15 GMT

Halfway through January, and I'm already 4+ miles behind on my 2017 goal. Holidays, weather, and the pool was tied up with a meet last weekend. With luck, I can get back on pace by the end of the month. I'm turning 50 in June and would love to do something swimming-related to celebrate... just not sure what, yet.

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orca1946 — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 01:30:02 GMT

How about a national level swim meet?

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KeithPav — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 04:48:49 GMT

After exceeding my goal of 365 miles in 2015, I wanted to swim a little less in 2016 and add more bike and run so I set a goal of 300 miles. While I did achieve my goal of more bike and run, I did not reach my much lower swim goal due to being sick for several weeks in February and March, and being injured all of December. For 2017, I hope to continue to increase biking and running, but also get in at least 300 miles in the water. We'll see how that goes.

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orca1946 — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 04:49:03 GMT

400 is a very good goal. 350 is still vg. I have missed mine this year 'cuz of another surgery.

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knelson — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 02:40:33 GMT

Consistency was my problem last year. I guarantee I had fewer days in the water than any other year I've tracked. My goal this year is to get to the pool more often. I'm not concerned about huge yardage when I get there, but I need to show up! I set my yearly goal at 400 miles. Most years I'd meet that easily, but last year I didn't even manage to log 350.

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Nancy H. — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 03:30:56 GMT

My initial goal for the year was 200 miles, but back-to-back injuries in the late summer/ early fall forced me to curb my ambition a bit. I scaled back to 180 miles, and just squeaked past my goal on December 30. I'm setting my 2017 goal as 180, figuring I can always bump it up later if it looks like I'm doing really well.

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jackback — Mon, 02 Jan 2017 12:29:02 GMT

plug in your first workout and it all pops up ... and then set your goal ... good luck

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bobaolson — Mon, 02 Jan 2017 09:59:56 GMT

I learned about Go The Distance in March and set a reasonable goal of 275 miles, but had bursitis and hernia surgery in May and June and couldn't quite reach my goal but I got to 201 miles. I'd like to set a new goal for 2017, but with the new interface I can't figure out how to get in and set a goal for this year. I've signed up for 2017 Go The Distance, and it recognized that, but I don't see how to access the goal-setting. Can anyone help me?

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Bobinator — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 10:15:32 GMT

428.47 and no excuses. My goal is always 500 but I've only hit it once. Life is a box of chocolates and you just never know what you'll get. I may not be the world's best swimmer (obviously) but I am a mindful, kind, and loving full time teacher in the public schools. I've also recently become legal guardian of my 5 year old grandson. I am 61 years old and working as hard as I ever have. I'm trying to make the world right for my grandson, help my daughter, be a highly effective teacher, and swim. I am proud of my miles.

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ForceDJ — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 10:16:14 GMT

My goal is always to just match or surpass my previous year's total...which for this year is just 118 miles. It looks like I'm going to come up just about five or so miles short. But I run and cycle too and I surpassed both of those goals back in late November. Dan My advice, and what I'm finally going to try to do in the coming year, is to NOT be close to FLOG when the holidays come around. People...those in your life that don't swim (or exercise at all)...don't understand it when you voice your opposition to UN-announced and/or rescheduled holiday gatherings that you don't want to attend...so that you can make your workout. And so to keep the peace on earth you forgo your workout to drink eggnog and be festive. Dan (aka Scrooge) P.S. Bah Humbug.

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Elaine Krugman — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 04:03:14 GMT

My goal was 200 and I'm at 322 after this morning. planning to swim at least 2 or 3 more times and should wind up somewhere just south of 330. I'll adjust the goal higher for 2017, but not yet sure how much. Where's my crystal ball? Way to go 'jerz! :applaud:

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jroddin — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 09:22:08 GMT

My goal was 250 miles and I am at 227+ right now. The 250 was sort of a stretch goal anyway - I haven't done that much since 2012. Rob Copeland would tell me if I swam the Channel this week (or around Manhattan) I would make it, but instead I'll aim for 230.

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Sojerz — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 04:31:13 GMT

Way to go on your goals, everybody! :applaud: Imbacktoit, here's to 325! :chug: My goal was 200 and I'm at 322 after this morning. planning to swim at least 2 or 3 more times and should wind up somewhere just south of 330. I'll adjust the goal higher for 2017, but not yet sure how much. Where's my crystal ball?

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Sumorunner — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 03:00:18 GMT

I wasn't in the game prior to last year, but beginning around Sep 1st, 2015 was my first year of consistent swimming and I did 27.5 miles in those 4 months. 2016 was the first time I swam year-round. I'm at 90 miles now with 3 days to go. Next year I'm going to bank on 100 and hope for 150.

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flystorms — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 02:38:17 GMT

The goal this year was for 300 miles and as of today, it's 425. Two long races accounted for the bulk of the training. I was excited to see that both September and October were over 100,000 yards. Whew! And with that, I'll be lucky to make 40,000 this month. Next year has a few changes and I'll be working on shorter, faster races (5ks) rather than the longer distances, I think. Although the 10k in Barbados is calling my name in November if I can swing it.

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Elaine Krugman — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 02:31:21 GMT

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smontanaro — Sat, 24 Dec 2016 12:40:59 GMT

I set a modest goal of just 50 miles, as there was no guarantee my right shoulder (or me left, for that matter) wouldn't fall apart. The shoulder has held up (in part due to diligent rotator cuff exercises, I think). I'm at 46+ right now, and with the winter weather upon us, I've been riding less and swimming more, so should polish it off in the next week.