Wednesday’s #RunLA Chat was the first of 2012 and we can tell that everyone is starting off the New Year Run Louisiana style! We discussed our plans and goals for 2012 with training and racing. Everyone is excited about The Louisiana Marathon this weekend and even those not running were showing their excitement.

Q1: What are your goals in 2012? First 5k? Faster 10K? More Mileage? etc… #RunLA

@RunBimma A1: I’d love to be more consistent and run a faster 5k! #RunLA

@Bambi_P A1: consistent running. Building up mileage. Running a 5k, 10k & a 1/2 #runla

@Cajun_Tisha A1: 1st marathon this Sunday, eek! Also want to get a little bit faster #RunLA

@Al_Mike A1: I’d like to stick with it big time for more than 6 months – and run a marathon in March (kinda unrealistic), June if not #runla

@AmyBrining A1: first half marathon, first trail race and first triathlon! #RunLA

@BrianMullNL A1: I want o build up my mileage and also do some Duathlons. #RunLA

@britni_01 A1. More consistent running, run more 5ks, a 10k, and maybe a 1/2 in 2012!! #RunLA

@tpwatergirl A1: I made a bucket list for 2012 instead of a single resolution! I’m hard to tame LOL bit.ly/xY8NXK #RunLA

@k_dufau A1: First 5k! Pushing through the whole way and inspiring someone else to do the same! #RunLA

@StacyH76 A1 @claimurjourney more mileage, faster. I don’t have anything specific in mind besides weight loss (10-15 pounds) #RunLA (I fail, lol)

@katherinemccoy A1: Time for a half marathon PR this weekend at @thelamarathon, or in March at #RnRNOLA. If not then, there’s fall! #RunLA

@lil_donnie_t #RunLA my goals for 2012: first & maybe second marathon. Sub 20 5K. 42min or less 10K. 1,000+ miles on year. A relay race.

Q2: What are the top 3 races on your list for 2012? #RunLA

@tpwatergirl A2: @thelamarathon this weekend! @rouge_orleans ultra relay and then Hotter than Hell night marathon mid summer in NOLA! #RunLA

@k_dufau A2: Komen, Red Hat Run and Zombie Run!!! #RunLA@claimurjourney

@Cajun_Tisha A2: RNRNola, and maybe @Rocketchix tri, and possibly@WarriorDash, looking to mix it up a little in 2012 #RunLA

@katherinemccoy  A2: Definitely @thelamarathon, #RnRNOLA, and perhaps the #JazzHalf again this fall. Three great races, lots of fun. #RunLA

@StacyH76 A2.  Im signed up for the cypress 5k and the Mardi Gras 10k. didn’t get to run the reindeer run 2011, maybe 2012 #RunLA

@DavidTheriot A2: #RougeOrleans, Baton Rouge Beach full mary and Jazz half. #runla @claimurjourney

@lil_donnie_t @claimurjourney Ky kid so @RunTheBluegrass & @RunFlyingPig . I want NYC Marathon or Bourbon Chase in Ky. Hood to Coast a dream. #RunLA

@AmyBrining A2: #RnRNOLA, Rocketchix triathlon, and Cherokee Chase Trail Run. #RunLA

@vernoogle Q2: the rock n roll half marathon. My first and going for a sub-2hr time #RunLa

@RedStickRunner1 #runla A2: knoxville marathon, marine corps marathon, crescent city classic

Q3: We all know @thelamarathon is this weekend! What would running the inaugural Louisiana Marathon mean to you? #RunLA

@ryan_smith23  A3: That I’m cray! #RunLA

@Cajun_Tisha  A3: it would mean I finished my 1st full, and participated in what looks like a great event. And then I could rest! #RunLA

@AmyBrining A3: I would be honored, but I won’t make it this year. #RunLA

@adonicap A3 my first half marathon! Being a part of a healthier future for our state #RunLA

@StacyH76 A3 that I am a much better runner than I thought I was I am happy to see so much going on to promote health in LA #RunLA

@britni_01 A3. Not running it, but supporting the #RunLA fam!!! Should be a great event!! Hope everyone has a great race and awesome PRs!

@Cajun_Kiwi A3: never been part of an inaugural anything before – I’ll be helping to make history with my new friends #RunLA

@RedStickRunner1 #RunLA A3 It would mean running a race that Baton Rouge can really be proud of and show the world that BR Running is whats up

Q4: What are you doing this week to prepare for the Louisiana Marathon? #RunLA

@Cajun_Tisha A4: tapering, alterrnating between excitement and fear, and trying to keep from switching to the half! #RunLA

@adonicap A4 not nearly enough, hoping the preparation is all done. Now it’s just a matter of one foot in front the each other for 13.1 #RunLA

@mammalgirl A4: trying to take it easy and rest (had issues with piriformis muscle last week). Trying to keep my mental game up & positive! #RunLA

@tpwatergirl A4: Tapering or trying to reminding myself over & over cuz it’s killing me mentally! Oh and hydrating all week, not just the day of #RunLA

@katherinemccoy  A4: Obsessing over the weather, some light running, CARBS, perhaps buying a new shirt to wear during! And more carbs. #RunLA

@StacyH76 A4 @claimurjourney taking it easy. I would hate to be sore / tired on race day – even for a 5k. #RunLA

@Cajun_Kiwi A4: resting/tapering, catching up on sleep, and enjoying a great excuse to eat beaucoup pasta #RunLA

@LylesAngel Q4: not running #LAmarathon but saying alittle prayer for all my #runLA fam to PR

@katieRUNSthis A4:This week I’m trying to not freak out about doing my first post-baby 13.1! Minimal training = nerves!! #RunLA

@adriennewraps A4) flipping out on twitter every 20 minutes? lol #RunLa

And just a few random tweets that are Retweet worthy!

@RunBimma Be sure to stop by the @claimurjourney booth at the expo! #152 #RunLA

@katherinemccoy @RunBimma @RedStickRunner1 Agreed! I think it applies to entire state. We are doing great things, we have wonderful active people. #RunLA

@Al_Mike @BeccaHubbard51 5k is the first big step into getting you addicted to more races… All you need to do is finish & you’ll love it #runla

@CayenneTriCoach Goodnight guys, and good luck to everyone running @thelamarathon Saturday. May weather be on your side and a PR in your future. #runla

@jmacha need to have a meet & greet for all #RunLA peeps the race this weekend. so many of us only know each other via twitter

Congrats to lucky lady @mammalgirl who was the winner of the #RunLA swag!  The chat was a great start to 2012 and we want to thank all of the #RunLA family for participating and keeping us all motivated!

Get excited because the next chat will be on Wednesday January 25, 2012 at 8:00 PM CST and we always have something going on at  www.claimyourjourney.com , so make sure you check the website daily for new blogs, music for your playlist and the scoop on all things running. Feel free to send topic suggestions for future chats to our #RunLA Chat page. We love to hear from our #RunLA family!