Posted by: Jen Boland in goal setting, fitness on
Jun 12, 2011
Most everyone has started a physical activity program or training program and then quit. It might have been a strength training program that left us so sore we could barely move for a week, or we upped our miles running or biking too quickly and got injured or just burnt out and lost interest.
Whether your goal is to lose weight, to become healthier, complete a big race or event or reach a
At the beginning of the year, I (Jen) wrote about goal setting. I had publicly proclaimed my goal of running a sub 3-hour, 45-minute marathon in an attempt to qualify for the Boston Marathon. My training was going great until late February/early March when work and life got in the way. I did the smart thing; I reevaluated my goal.
It has taken me a long time to learn to deal with the adversity
It's a new year and many of you probably already have your race schedules for 2011 planned. Is your goal to run a marathon or complete a triathlon or century ride? Do you have a time goal associated with your event or is your goal to qualify for Boston, Kona, upgrade your cycling race category or even bench press a certain amount?
Your goal might also be health-related. It could be to exercise five times a week and to get your blood pressure under control without medication. Or maybe it's to drop 10 percent of your body weight or to lower your cholesterol within the next six months.
No matter what your goal is, it is important to set smart goals, which are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely. More importantly, you need to create a plan to reach a smart goal.
