Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Setting Race Goals

Before you head to the start line of your next race, be sure you have goals set!  Whether you are newbie or defending age group champ- it is important to know what you are trying to do when you compete.  Before all of my client's race, I have them send me their A, B and C goals as described below:

C Goal- One that you should pretty easily be able to achieve, barring any unforeseen circumstances.  You will be happy if you achieve this.  (ie- finish the race- for a beginner)

B Goal- A challenging goal that is possible, but things will need to go well and it might be tough.  You will be really excited if you reach this goal.  (ie- finish the entire race without walking)

A Goal-  A "better than you really think you can do, but if you do you will be super-duper ecstatic goal!"  Everything will need to fall perfectly into place- weather, nutrition, sleep, etc to achieve this.  (ie- run the entire race and break 30 minutes for my first 5K)

Follow this practice the next time you race, and start knocking out those goals!

-Coach A www.sparkmultisport.com

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