Project PRR Part 2 - Goals, Planning and Practice
June 11th, 2007 by Consultant
When I last left off, I was discussing my motivation behind finally starting a serious exercise regimen. The ultimate goal (other than a healthier me) is to compete in this year’s Peachtree Road Race.
I’m now 8 weeks into my 16 weeks of preparation and training, and I’ve come to learn that training for a distance run is a heck of a lot like losing weight. The steps are the same, the actual practice is just a little different.
Step 1: Set Goals
It’s impossible to get to where you’re going without a little direction. Recently I’ve come up with a brief list of goals for my training. In order, they are:
I don’t want to get hurt - Nuff said. Listen to your body and you’ll be ok. It will tell you if you’re about to get really hurt.
I want to finish the entire 10k (6.2 miles) - If they’re going to take me away in an ambulance, I want it to be after I get my t-shirt.I want to finish in a competent manner - I want to feel like I really pushed myself and at a pace that’s faster than if…
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