What do your race goals look like?

What do your goals look like for a race?

How do you know how to set them?

Personally, I have made the decision to go from having the goal of just finishing to having goals that MIGHT be a bit out of reach.

Why?

Because I was going to get bored of just finishing.

Because I was never going to find out what I'm capable of in this sport that I love.

Because I am dedicated to my training, so I'm not going to let all of that work go to waste.

Because I can inspire others to do hard things and step outside of their comfort zone.

I go into my most important races of the year with 3 goals. A, B, and C.

Goal A is a bit out of reach. I'd have to have a perfect race and work incredibly hard. A podium finish or similar goal.

"If I had a perfect race, what would that look like?"

- Tip: After you identify this, later down the road, you can add mental strategies like visualization.

Goal B is a PR.

C is to finish.

Pick goals that work for you. Ones that are realistic, but will make you stretch.

Another important point: Set goals that excite you and scare you.

Have you tried this strategy?

How did it go?

A whole article will be coming out on this later.

This is something that I help my mindset and mental wellness coaching clients with. It is a lot of fun!

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