💡 96 ideas for your next running goal!


Hi runners,

Jessy here with newsletter #315!

Happy Wednesday! We've got a bit of everything today to get you through the midweek slump, from motivation tips to the latest news and the best training information.

Here's what I have for you today:

  • 🥳 So, you're in a bit of a rut and not sure what your next running goal is? We're here to help with almost a hundred different running goals to get you excited again!
  • 🍺 How far would you run for beer? Well, this guy ran 475 miles for beer...
  • 🫀 There are so many different metrics you can use to train, but one of the most common and established methods is heart rate.

Get ready to get faster!

Jessy Carveth
Senior News Editor

🥳 Running Goals: 96 Exciting Goal Ideas For Your Next Training Cycle

Every runner should have at least one running goal.

You might want to run a 5k or finish your first marathon. Maybe you have a pace or time goal, like breaking four hours in a marathon or running a mile in under 8 minutes.

Running goals give us a “why” for running. They drive us forward, help us dig deep, and push during a race.

🍺 Meet The Runner Who Ran 475 Miles Across The Canadian Border To Run A Beer Mile

Mark Dowdle, a runner from Chicago, Illinois, recently completed an impressive 475-mile run, arriving in Windsor, Ontario, on Friday afternoon.

His goal? To participate in the Beer Mile World Classic at the University of Windsor on Saturday.

🫀 Running Heart Rate Guide + How To Calculate Your Heart Rate Zones

As a certified running coach, I use various run training methods with my athletes, such as RPE, specific paces in minutes per kilometer or mile, and target heart rate zones.

In this guide, we will discuss heart rate as a run training method so you can decide if it’s the right one for you.


Looking for an online running coach? Whatever your goals, train with our managing editor, Coach Katelyn. Learn more about her online coaching.

Want to become a running coach? Check out our friends at UESCA. They do 100% online, at-your-own-pace coaching certifications for running and ultrarunning. More here.


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