MY 2018 GOALS | The Ginger Runner

[@TheGingerRunner]

What are YOUR goals for 2018? Let's continue to keep each other accountable!

[@stefangriffin3113]

TheGingerRunner 1. Stay healthy 2. my first marathon in November. Ooooooh boy...

[@ctam79]

Goal #1 MORE CLOWNS!

[@TheGingerRunner]

NEVER!

[@TheGingerRunner]

nice!!!

[@Abnercakes]

I've nearly gotten down to half my weight from a few years ago (392) and i'm at 206.6 right now. I want to hit 200, get to 196 which is half my highest, and I also want to build enough endurance to hike 20, 25, 30, etc miles in a day. The most i've hiked in a day last year was 17. I'm also getting into a bit of jogging too, so a 5K is in the works at some point. Thanks for the inspiration! I really hope your anxiety gets better throughout this year because I battle with it too and it's definitely easy to let that take hold of you. Keep up the great work, dude.

[@morganhanson1727]

2018 goals: turn 50 ✔. Join TGR patreon ✔. Conquer my fear of tunnels and heights and run Jack & Jill Marathon (Snoqualmie Pass) involving both! Marathon PR. Run first ultra- Squamish 50k (inspired by Ethan & Gary). Embrace the fear. Manage the anxiety. No beer for 364 days (except on 8/18 after 50k). Thank you GR for the inspiration, honesty, documentation, and amazing work!

[@aprilbell9112]

I JUST turned 50! 50 is the new 30!!! Love that you said "Embrace the fear".....I'm working on that one too! Best of luck to you in your 2018 goals! Cheers! April in Florida :)

[@MrMarcuzmany]

Just started running thanks to youtubers like this one, and my introduction to Spartan Races. Goal 1 - Run 750 miles. Goal 2 - Run in 5 Spartan races. Goal 3 - Run at least 2 other races. Goal 4 - improve my nutrition.

[@mauriceallenliddy126]

Running: 1. First road marathon **Check** - AZ Rock n Roll last weekend 2. First 50 miler. Signed up for Tahoe 50 in July. Yikes! 3. Stay Healthy Personal: 1. Be more aware and less at the mercy of the judge within 2. Secure a great AP job for the 2018-2019 school year 3. Stay Healthy See you at Chuckanut Ethan!

[@emithen]

I’m not a big resolution guy, but I like goals. This year I’m going up Mount Erie once a week, abandoning my phone when in the presence of my sons and shaving time off my mile. I made my first running video a week ago, and the work it took astonished me. I don’t know how you kids do it. You’re a media juggernaut. Thanks so much. Hope to see you at C-nut. Peace.

[@stefanocraviotto7522]

MY GOALS OF 2018 1. Finish my first ultra before getting 20 2. Pass my university's academic year successfully 3. Care less about having top notch quality gear 4. Have fun!! Love your videos, stay up! From Italy

[@KyleMcCueRunning]

The ginger is back! I’m a washed up college athlete who recently fell in love with running. My 2018 goals are 1/2 Marathon sub 1:50, full marathon sub 3:50, and survive a 50k. Oh yeah, and document every single work out on my channel! Good luck to everyone else this year with goals!

[@OMEDFOY]

My goals = Run my first half: Done. Run my first marathon: September? Most importantly: finish my OMEDFOY (one mile every day for one year) run challenge: August. I'm 165 days into the challenge and haven't missed a day yet. Considering I'm over 40yrs old and just started running last year, I'm pretty happy with my 300+ miles I've logged since August. BEST year yet! Thank you so much for your guidance, tips, tricks, and general "attitude" towards the sport.

[@perdomot]

I hope you get to do some more race videos as those are still some of my fave episodes. Seeing you going to a race, interacting with other runners and finally following you during the race is always so epic.

[@Brett33]

To dovetail on that comment, the race video's that you did in the early days of GR are what attracted me to the channel, but also video's like this of getting to see amazing terrain I will probably never get a chance to run on. I hope you get the chance to share more of the beautiful trails of the Pacific Northwest with all of us.

[@randallruch]

Thanks GR - very inspiring! My goals are to retire this year, run more and longer, stay healthy, and be a better person, husband, father, and son.

[@TheFODRunner]

It's great that you've signed up to an ultra, nothing more motivating than getting something set in stone! Looking forward to what the ginger runner has to offer this year!!

[@michaelshilling2374]

Let freedom ring! That is my 2018 goal. Over the last 17 years, I was focused on running a marathon in all 50 states and then getting to 100 marathons - both accomplished. Now, I feel like I have the freedom to do all kinds of distances, get back to ultras or run some shorter distances, and back onto the trails. Really enjoy your videos!

[@duncinkw]

i love the disconnect goal! Camping is mine! Finding a spot where there is no cell coverage and stay there for a few days! enjoy family and friends! if you have kids, play with them be a kid again! Explore with them!! Cook breakfast, lunch and dinner over a fire!

[@chrisreindl1649]

Started 2018 off running a 5k and 10k at the Rock n Roll Marathon Series in Phoenix. I had never run a 10k before let a lone run the entire length and running a 5k full distance. Goal is continue increasing mileage and hoping to get to 1/2 marathon status. Looking forward to signing up for the Rock N Roll 1/2 marathon in Las Vegas in November. Keep up the great work, I look forward to seeing what you make.

[@Superimposing]

Stay healthy. Run: 3000km 300hrs 300 runs 52000m climbing sub 50 min 10km

[@YsmiraWoW]

2018 goals: 1. Brave the cold and get back into running regularly, been slacking during the winter too much and it's starting to show ;) 2. Run a full marathon in September. Ran a half in November 17, and I absolutely loved it. 3. Gain control of my back and core workouts, been dealing with some pain from sitting/slouching. It's bad. I'm only 20 so I feel it's way too early to deal with back pain. Ugh. 4. Move to the capital and start university. 5. Travel to another continent (looks like the Peruvian Amazon will be my destination!). Good luck everyone and thanks for the awesome content Ethan.

[@Ian-mo5rc]

As someone that has struggled with quitting smoking for the past few years and have always enjoyed running my goals are to first off to not pick up the habit again (currently 3 weeks cold turkey). Second, run a full marathon (last time I attempted to quit I ran a half), and third I want to run my first ultra of at least a 50k.

[@beeclimbing9954]

For what it's worth, I quit smoking many years ago (after 15 yrs of smoking) and the 3 things that helped me (and like all smokers, I'd had previous attempts) was: 1. don't count; you are officially a non-smoker, counting is just counting until you can reward yourself with a cigarette 2. Run, run a lot - you'll feel the lack of in take in your lungs at first and be horrified and as you clean out all that tar, it will be hard to resume (or stand the smell as your sinuses clear) 3. Alan Carr (a how to quit guru) stated "if you were truly addicted, like a junkie, you'd awake in the night needing a fix" and yet smokers don't, it's a mental thing, not a physical addiction. Hope this helps and best wishes for staying a non-smoker!

[@amycrowder7739]

I remember you talking about making more music at the Nashville screening of Where Dreams Go To Die!! Super excited and can't wait to hear new music from you. My goals #1 Stay healthy, I have been dealing with hamstring issues, #2 Run, I just want to run #3 get out and enjoy nature more!! Keep being awesone Ethan and Kim!!

[@drewmacomber1230]

I have two goals in the immediate future: top 5 at Lake Sonoma 50 miler, and to finish my Fine Art Thesis in the spring. I’m doing watercolor paintings using runners as the vehicle for expression. 👍🏻

[@georgepeters5491]

My goals: Complete 2 Ironman races, Run the NYC marathon.... 2017: no goals met, was in a walking boot with an injury most of the year. Looking forward to your New album, I love putting “Bixby” on at the start of a long run.

[@seans7513]

2016 Running Goal PR 10k distance - Done PR ½ Marathon - Done Qualify for Boston - Done 2017 Running Goal PR 10m Distance - Done See how far I can run - 1st Ultra 50k, 2nd Ultra 52m, 3rd Ultra 100m -Done Enter Boston -Done 2018 Running Goal Run Boston Enter the WS lottery (from my 2017 100m) Pick, Sign up and start training for a 100k WS qualifier for 2020 (maybe Black Canyon 100k)

[@mikecook568]

The "care less, create more" is a goal we can all benefit from, I think. For me, goes hand-in-hand with disconnecting; the less I deal with social media, the easier it is to not care. My goals for the year: this year marks my foray into Ultras! So a few running goals: road marathon in March, Lake Superior 50k in May, and finally an undetermined 50mi or 100k late in the season. For school: striving for a 4.0 this semester, as well as prepping for field data collection over summer and analysis in the fall. Personally, I want to improve my mental health some more, find a nice girl, and spend more time with my pup (who I feel is far too often cooped up in my house). That's all I got! Good luck to everybody on their goals and we'll see how we all turn out this year

[@seaturtle7777]

1. Continue to support and enjoy marvelous GR programming! 2. Gently encourage GR to meaningfully include MLL in said programming.

[@TheMajink]

I'm gonna try to run my first marathon, either just the distance or an actual race, whichever comes first

[@barralis]

same for me. I am shooting for end of April or October.

[@kimkranz9764]

It's so strange to me to hear a successful person with such a blessed life talk about anxiety...but it's refreshing and nice to know there are fellow sufferers. I can't wait to hear all about your successes in 2018. I have a goal to run at least one ultra this year.

[@PetKatFizz]

Hi Ethan, your upload reminds me I've been meaning to thank you. I had my first running event recently where it got so tough I was worried I couldn't push through (screaming calves). I was able to because I opened Spotify, got The Ginger Runner going (had just found out you compose all your music), and set off. Your music is perfect for running, and is a perfect background for gutting it out. Listening to it made me feel like I was in a doco! : ) So yes, please, release a new album. Also, I love the focus on individual athletes idea.

[@alanjohnson8396]

Ethan, terrific goals all! Congrats of realizing #7 because "Perfection IS the enemy of great" and many successful and driven folks, myself included struggle with this exact malady. Keep up the tremendous work Sir and Kim and I enjoy and appreciate every episode. A wonderful and blessed 2018 to each of you.

[@SherryOsborne]

If you've ever watched Friends you'll get this reference - the past year running and I were ON A BREAK. So my goal this year is to bring it back without too much pressure. My anxiety has been sky high and I know a lack of running has been a factor so I want to bring it into my life again.

[@andygibson8607]

I just relocated from Melbourne to Toronto and want to get into trial running. I've been watching your videos for a while now - very inspiring. I am also a sufferer of occasional visits from the black dog and this has been my biggest barrier to 'getting started'. This year will be different - i will do my first 26 + k trial run. Thanks for the support.

[@toniviudez6371]

First, after I started runing one year ago last year I accompished most of my goals ,such as complete a virtual challege to run 1017km, I ran my first 10 miler race, I became a TGR patreon. One of the best things about last year was, I met more awesome people in the running community, I became member of my local running club and I went to DC to watch WDGTD. One I learned about runningis first set your goals but always listen to your body (avaoid injuries is the most important) so then this year I want to run more than 1000 miles, run my first half marathon, run more trails and I want to met more people. Have great 2018 tot everybody.

[@ejquezad]

I'm new to this. I have my first 50K in March and then a 50 miler at the end of April. In between them I have the Paris marathon. Depending on how the 50 miler goes. I want to some day in the not too distant future do a 100 miler. I'm also doing my first Ironman in September. It is going to be exciting. LOVE YOUR DOCUMENTARIES. GOOD WORK.

[@kjmason62]

Great videos, congrats on a great year! My goals for 2018: continue to stay healthy, run with friends (old and new), run my first Boston marathon, run my first ultra.

[@timjahraus9885]

Our biggest goal spanning the last several years was to also move to the great PNW, and in late December that finally became a reality. Olympia fits us PERFECTLY. My top 2018 goal is to run a 50-miler, and I’ve signed up for the Fat Dog 50 in August. With that comes our other main priority, to explore the rainforests and mountains that are now home.

[@aleksanderk6765]

So inspiring! I still remember the sunset video (both metaphorically and literally ) from 2017 in LA - this one was even better! I have some big and exciting changes in the family this year - so running might not be the main focus for me. At the same time - I know how much I enjoy it - and my goal is to keep at it no matter what! :) I have a half marathon and an 30k trail run on the calendar, hoping to improve my times there. Taking inspiration from you, I think my last goal is to run longer than I have before, but outside of a race. Maybe a 50k ? Cheers and happy new year from Oslo, Norway

[@mistertimt]

I've literally been waiting ALL YEAR for a new video!

[@jonasapelman581]

Not panicking quite yet, but I’m running my first marathon, Stockholm Marathon in june. I’ve Always liked the music in your videos but I had no idea you made it. I’ll take it with me on the snowy roads!

[@patrickbussey6069]

1). Invent time machine to go back to discover this channel way before a month ago. I've missed so much. I swear, you are my spirit animal GR. 2). Stay healthy by training smarter- run with a plan. IT band issues and running without a plan wasn't good. This includes stretching properly before and after runs. 3). strength train and cross train regularly. I joined a gym late last year with a pool and have already put time in there. Being motivated to do some exercises at home is the hard part. 4). Do a cool destination race. Probably trail. Somewhere that I have stay in a hotel the weekend of. 5). complete sanctioned 26.2 probably in the fall. 6). Complete trail 50k prob in winter 7). Sub 20min 5k time. 21:00 is PR, so not far to go. 8). Hit the trails more. I have severe snake anxiety that won't let me go in the woods in the warm months. That's most of the year down here in the south. I don't know if I can shake it, but I need more terrain variety. 9). [because 1st goal was fake] Figure out what the hell I'm doing with my career. Been at a job for 11yrs and in a good place, but I want something different. From one GR to another, keep up the amazing content.

[@richardnottage4737]

Cannot wait for the new album!!! Cheers to that!

[@hdrma1207]

Plz start a series where you train for a race like you did years ago for transrockies .

[@TheGingerRunner]

that's the plan!

[@inkjob12]

My 2018 goals...like yours...get and stay healthy...no more injuries...PLEASE ! 2nd goal is to travel in my new van to Western States and Hardrock...to witness and experience the energy of those race...also hoping to meet some of my favorite runners and hopefully some fellow Patreon Crew members. 3rd....lose weight....this is a must. I need to get some of my weight off of my bad knees. There are other goals....but like they say ...one step at a time !!! Now....lets all do that first step !

[@ecasarosa]

I must say I miss your shoes and gear reviews. Felt like 2017 was light on that. Planning to do more of those in the new year?

[@bachplayer13]

Lose weight and continue my trail running. Transition ed from road to trail first time this weekend I loved it totally hooked! So fun only 2.85 miles but it kicked my 4 miles road trail down the can majorly! Love your kids what a treat! So inspiring! How can we see movie you did about Gary in full? Will it be on Netflix? Or you tube!?

[@honkskillet]

#9 Shoes reviews!

[@adamleadbetter5206]

Chuckanut is one of my bucket list races! Good luck with the training and the race.

[@Peter-ri9ie]

Man, I've been following you for years now. You still inspire... Keep doing your thing 👊🏻

[@johnfowlertrailrunning]

Keep it up you two, I love watching your videos! I don’t usually ‘do’ goals butI’m doing my first trail Ultra in 2 weeks, another in April, and they’ll hopefully qualify me for UTMB OCC 2019! Woop! And watching this video has inspired me to run with others more, and do a few videos without spending too much time in them. Wishing you both love, health and happiness! All the best. John 😀

[@Peekingduck]

It's so nice that you guys are back. Felt long, without your videos and the inspiration they bring. Goal for 2018 that my heel, gel-sack and achilles tendon will heal so I can start running again... it's been 7 months so, fingers crossed the doc will give me the OK.

[@baconloversupreme]

Running my first half marathon in April! Really hyped and very excited. Loving every second of training and excited to get out and run.

[@donclark4639]

GRL!!!!! We are waiting.

[@JordanThomasmedia]

This was a great video! I get to Seattle about 4 times a year and am only just starting to appreciate all of its beauty. Two of my top goals for the year will be to 1) Create more running content featuring other runners 2) breaking 5 minutes in the mile and documenting some of the key workouts. Glad to have found your channel and looking forward to digging more into your back catalog.

[@StuensSyslerier]

Great video. So good to see a fire in those eyes again, you are such an inspiration. My 2018 goal is to run my first halfmarathon, and it's gonna be a trailrun in august.

[@LeaSanacore]

Really enjoyed this! Especially the 'Care less, create more' goal... inspiring! By the way, I went to see your movie and presentation in Montreal last week and looooved it! As a musician and singer-songwriter, I really have to congratulate you on the huge work you did on the music. It sounded awesome!!! I've studied film scoring and It's incredible how much time you have to spend on a few minutes of film, let alone a whole movie! Cheers from Quebec :)

[@Cruellabane]

Love PNW running! Goals: 1) Stay healthy. -yep, stolen;) 2) Run my first 100 miler! 3) Total 1200 in a Powerlifting Meet. 4) Read a minimum of a book/month 5) Say “yes” to as many new adventures as possible!

[@gypsyhikermonica227]

Goal is to run more. I am ultra hiker and want to do more running. Will be on the AT for a couple of months this summer. Happy New Year to you both! May this year bring you soulful and genuine experiences.

[@bronterivers4921]

My goal is to run my first half marathon and to discover new trail runs near where I live. Thanks for your inspiring content!

[@Christiamorous]

Not exactly a 2018 goal, but my goal is to train enough to do the Feb. 2019 Franklin's 200 race that I signed up for in a fit of madness. Lots of strength training and miles ahead.

[@geekfitness3916]

Aw, man. This has made me really want to start looking at my 2018 goals. I had stopped doing goals posts a few years ago, and I really think that I need to set a few for myself because of finally coming back from injury and anxiety, like you mentioned. I think for me, I am looking at training for races and keeping safety at the forefront. I tend to push too hard and not care for myself, looking solely at numbers. I am gonna try to slow down and enjoy running instead of worrying about distance or pace. I'm going to be slow, I know that, especially since injury and anxiety made me put on the pounds. And honestly, I want to be happy. I've read a lot that happiness is as much a skill as an emotion, and I want to practice it as a skill and be mindful of where I am and grateful I can be there. Thanks for this, man. I really appreciate the kickstart. :)

[@derhaselv]

I made the plunge and decided to take on a Colorado 100 this summer ! I've never been above 10,000ft but absolutely love races with a lot of elevation. So even though I live at 350ft...I'll be huffing and puffing my way slowly around the San Juans at the Ouray 100 !

[@JavierISampedroTNF]

I haven´t really put into perspective how I want the year 2018 to be but few things come to my mind: - Be the best dad I can be (last year we got twin girls) - Keep it up with my runs (4 times a week) - Able to race once a month (if my wife is ok with that, hehe) - Find new career opportunities - Shoot more with my DSLR (I just started a 365 project, posting in Instagram @jisampedro) - Do this year GRVR (I failed to join the past 2 years) I think for now is good. Let´s see how the year goes. Thanks Ginger runner for your videos and adventures to come.

[@HalBran]

I just (late) discovered your channel and I can say I am ADDICTED!. Great quality content that makes you think and motivates you to go running! This channel deserves way more subscription. I enjoy your channel so much I went trough a good chunk of your videos. I became a Patreon supporter to help you keep generating good content. Keep on running Ethan!

[@joserivera5632]

I always have my GoPro when I go for runs with my running group. I like to create little videos about our runs. Nothing fancy. But this year, I my goal is not only to record more videos, but also do a "Behind the Run series" of my own, to feature runners from our group. A kind of a "get to know your fellow runners". It's been a goal of mine to do for a while. This year, I plan to make it happen. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@ianworsfold3421]

ahh there you are! Welcome back!

[@Quevallyn]

Already hit one of my goals at the weekend. Last year I completed the Country to Capital ultra (69.3km) in 8hrs 22mins. This year, even with a diversion that added 3km to the distance), I went sub-8hrs for 7.58. Technically, I took 44mins off my time for last year’s distance. Now looking to complete my first 50 miler sometime in the next few months.

[@erinsjourney315]

Hey, WELCOME to the area Neighbor! This is such a magical place and quite literally natures playground up along the I-90. So cool to have met you two in Trader Joe's, keep up the great work!!

[@lauriefraley3582]

LOVED this video, my nephew Ethan! Too bad last year was a loss when you injured yourself but you still managed to accomplish many of your goals. 2018 goals are great - I especially like "Care Less" etc. and focusing on home, Seattle. I'm sure you know that worrying about how many likes or dislikes, etc., you get can only slow you down (no pun intended). You've certainly set out some ambitious goals for yourself, but your priorities are changing and I think that's great. So proud of you!

[@laurisoza]

Love your videos! My goal for 2018 is to complete a half marathon at the Grand Canyon in October.

[@mathewprior345]

I think you are an amazing bloke and you have inspired me so much my 2018 goals have already came to a sore end as I have an i t band issue the goal was to run a half marathon 1 a month for the whole year and to run 1000 miles in the year as I found this in 2017 with only reaching 928

[@dartagnan4205]

"Explore" my first olympic triathlon, Try to let it go, to "carless" since sometimes less is more and dare to let my creativity rule my mind a little bit more. Thanks for your content : quality, inspiration and entertainment. All the best for your goals !

[@RealG-j2q]

All the best in 2018! Nice running and talking with you (and Gary) on Sunday in Toronto!!

[@ERegularArts]

Awesome video! I found your channel while searching for a new pair of shoes, but hearing all the things you tackle outside of shoe reviews really got me motivated. I'm relatively new to KZbin and have been struggling to figure out how to structure my channel. Trying to incorporate all the different aspects in one space vs multiple channels has always been the mental battle. Thanks for the inspiration and good luck on your goals!

[@clayleitch2639]

Thanks for sharing Ethan!! 2 goals for 2018... 1. Stay healthy... and 2 Run my first 100 miler.

[@3aroundtheworld]

Get to the start line of the Lavaredo Ultra Trail (in Italy in June) Healthy and ready to rock !

[@bykez]

Yes to more albums! Love your music...

[@LillySky1614]

I just moved to WA State for the exact same reason! I from TX so it was quite a move but I'm loving the trails in the PNW. I'm doing less races this year but more exploring! Yay for 2018

[@jonathansnyder8686]

Just found your channel and subbed. Couldn't have come at a better time as one big goal of mine this year is to run my first marathon. I'm not a runner, I kind of hate running, but I'm in good shape and have decided that this year I'm just going to do it. I'll be signing up for the Marine Corps marathon providing I stay healthy and stay on track over summer. In the mean time I'll be digging through your older videos.

[@merkin22]

Happy New Year! Great, great video and goals! My goals: Stay healthy I'm registered for Boston and Chicago marathons -- 10 minutes better than BQ time for Boston; age group (groan I'm old :) ) PB for Chicago are my targets right after simply enjoying my American Tour 2018 :) Non running goals: Complete some new fiction and poetry and seek publication after a several years drought. Return to wilderness respites either in my canoe or with a backpack in the mountains; again been YEARS since doing either. Likely that goal should be altered to be making a move back to Alberta or to BC. AND planning on pulling all social media from all devices but computer on desk to disconnect! Looking very much forward to more GR in 2018. Thanks to you and KIm for GR.

[@jaketurner7732]

Thanks for sharing Ethan. My big fat goal is to run my first ever 50 miler in May at the Quad Rock 50 in Ft Collins, CO. This scares me because: it’s 50 miles, it has 11000 feet of gain and loss, and I live in Illinois at 600 ft. I’ll do as much proper Hill running as I can and goal is to finish in under 14 hours

[@stelloyd4266]

All the best for 2018 Ethan & Kim...Looking forward to more behind the runner posts as really enjoyed the 1st one. My goal is simply to run more, eat healthier & hopefully stay injury free.

[@MCGodfrey00]

First, nice song choice! Second, my 2018 goal is to complete the Grindstone 100 and enter the Hardrock lottery for 2019. Good luck to you, Ethan.

[@MarkGriffith]

Nice run on my mountain . ;) 1) Finish my Chinese Mancation video from 2012 2) Get my photos re-organized on disk 3) Finish my EU Vacation from last summer 4) Finish an unsanctioned 100 miler on the Issaquah alps. 5) More consistent uplaods

[@SupperUpper]

GREAT video again! Honestly, I did not know that you have to deal with anxiety. Don’t know what that means for you and your life, but as far as I can tell from here, it seems that you’re on the right track with being so open about that and tackle your anxiety constantly. Oh and you make your own soundtrack! Didn’t know that either! From now on I‘ll have to pay attention to the music in your videos :) Anyhow, great 2018 to Kim and you and keep us inspired with your work!

[@fabiolalove9072]

Thanks.. I love your goals... My goals is doing more races this year, in 7 days the half marathon in Miami, since my last marathon 9 years ago, and then ill do a whole this year as a new Vegan..so that is something new for me.. I do appreciate your videos cause we don't have beautiful trails like you guys do up north.. yes, disconnecting is good cause it can be a distractor of living in the now..

[@InvestorAcademyPodca]

Checkout the Echo Valley marathon/ultra, very small and low key on an incredible course with amazing views.

[@swepeuaq]

I have my sights set on doing a park run before the end of the year and want to join a running club but my social anxiety prevents me from doing it. I've recently joined a gym and hopefully it can be a catalyst for that. Also would like to mention that listening to your memoirs is as good or better than watching you being chased through pine woods by a bear while dodging snake pits!

[@nwrunnr8937]

I'd love to see a "Behind the Run" series on race directors! Renee and Todd of GoBeyond Racing these two are always smiling and such a huge part of the trail running scene in Portland, OR, Jeremy Long of Daybreak racing is a huge inspiration to me personally and has such a quiet strength - also a huge part of the Portland running scene, Krissy Moehl (Chuckanut 50k), Candice Burt of Destination Trail races seems like an incredibly interesting person and she puts together some monster events. Or maybe spotlight some local groups/company founders like Brett and Jordan from Territory Run Co. or the Wy'East Sisterhood. So many talented and extremely positive people in the northwest running community...

[@larslaird]

NIce one! I'm so happy I have made running a part of my life the past two years, and TGR has been a part of the process! Great fun, and inspiring! I also love New Years Resolutions - mine have been about writing. But I have a running goal too: I've got my eyes on two 30k trail races near Oslo this summer. If I do them, they would be my first trail races and my first race over 10k. Maybe trail marathon or a 50k in 2019?

[@paulhile89]

Leaving my job in the summer to stay home with my daughter and introduce her to a life of adventure. Also, traveling to western states.

[@marysalmon8431]

love your vlogs, inspiring, informative, funny. Oh, anxiety. anticipation of a future that does not exist. The hallmark of a very sensitive, intelligent, creative individual with a great sense of humor. We are blesses/cursed with imagination. You are amazing, thank you for what you do. Run on.

[@dhsavage2]

Best of luck for a great 2018 guys!

[@trexhipyaa5533]

Thanks Ginger. Always love your vids. Going from being able to run a 5 k while ago to just few minutes winded. Towards end of year running 26km trail race. First trail excited but also scary. Also want to be a better version of me. Be less depressed. Love those around me more. Oh sorry... getting off topic.

[@shasta824]

I have had modest goals the last two years of running 300 miles(2016 accomplished) and 150 workouts(2017 failed but did make it to 300 miles again with longer runs) So since I have such a hard time getting in consistent running time in my life I decided to make my goal for 2018 to run a Marathon. I have taken the first step towards that goal by signing up for the Dallas Marathon in December. Now just to figure out how to do it. I feel stronger running wise than ever. But this is based on runs done on the lunch hour at work. Which is usually 3-5 miles. So I have to find a way to get more runs in and a way to get buy in by my wife to go on long runs on the weekend so I can build up. I want to complete the Marathon in under fours hours. I know I can do this if I can just keep running. I don't know how much endurance I can build up at fifty years old but I am going to try. Wish me luck!

[@nepdk]

you are an inspiration Ethan - thank you. I've been a fan for years.

[@budycelyn]

goals for 2018, join a local running group that has a beginners section (check), enjoy the running (check), don't have major knee pain (fail), don't let running affect my mountain biking (fail), not looking good so far :(

[@johnrichards4866]

"inappropriate breathing" - ha ha ha love it

[@domino3574]

The view was beautiful.

[@carolinecardullo6463]

You're my fav!!!! My goals: run my first 50k (a race or just the distance), run GRVR (wanted to the last 2 years but had an injury both times), not eating any food from work (they have such junk all over this place) and never miss GRL ever...even if it's near my bed time....:)))

[@cmb1023]

Awesome goals!!!!

[@davewhitaker9015]

Find a 20+K here in Southern California. Find other trail races to attend or volunteer at while traveling abroad for work!

[@travisp_5103]

My first Blue Ridge Marathon is in April, I just don’t wanna die during it. BRM is known as the toughest road marathon in America.

[@TRSWOODWORKING]

Nice job with your goals Ethan. For me, I want to work on speed and see where I can get to 5K wise. I also have a goal of doing my first ultra. I'm a disabled vet and I have to get it out of my head that I "can't" do something. At least try it, and see how my body holds up. If I DNF, at least I'll know for sure. Finally, I have a goal to keep a positive mental state. I struggle a bit with depression and have a difficult time climbing my way out of the rabbit hole. Keep up the awesome videos. I do appreciate them.

[@johnsteudle3481]

My Main Goal is Lake Placid 70.3 Half Ironman! This will be my first half ironman. Aside from that it is staying healthy and consistent with my training/ nutrition. Also another goal for 2018 is to read more books. In the past I never really found the time to be able to read, but now am noticing that I am able to disconnect and unplug for a bit when I read, so I am going to do it more!

[@Tunerphono]

Happy 2018 Ethan and Kim! My 2018 goal: Become a member on Patreon!

[@TheGingerRunner]

same to you, Brian :)

[@hoop1127]

Very nice Ethan, you got me excited about the new year! OK, my goals are simple, stay healthy and motivated. Lose some weight and run my first 50k. (I turn 70 next month) Gonna try to find someone in my age group to run with once a week to help me stay accountable.