Saturday, 3 January 2009
5 motivation tips - get fit
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Specifically for runners, here's a list of five tips to help you focus on success in 2009.
1. Focus on attainable goals, if you are a 45min. 10k runner and looking to run 35 minutes, then your "short-term" goal should be to lower your time to 42, then 38, then 35 minutes. Being unrealistic with your goals will only lead to frustration and burnout. Use the checklist tool to help you set intermediate goals.
2. Commit to a goal event that is 3 to 4 months away. After the race take a much needed 3-week break to recharge the mind and body, then find another goal event.
3. To keep the focus and motivation for the 3 to 4 months leading up to the "big race", run a couple of "smaller" races. These races will help test your training and should act as stepping stones to your goal event.
4. If you are unsure of what training you should be doing, then seek out guidance by an established coach in order to maintain faith in your training, help prevent injuries and hold you accountable to your schedule.
5. Meeting up with friends or a running group will get you motivated to get out the door (sometimes this can be the hardest part of training). A setting time and day can help to plan your day and make sure it happens.
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