The Running Channel Podcast 10: How To Set Running Goals For Motivation
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Mar 25, 2023 A lively chat about setting and sequencing running goals, from marathon recovery to yearly milestones. They discuss using Strava and milestones to keep motivation consistent. Topics include handling pressure when you are the favourite, rebuilding after injury with incremental targets, and treating strength work and sleep as essential training elements.
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Moving Goalposts Throughout A Career
- Andy Baddeley describes moving his goalposts from PBs to national vests to the Olympics and then to medaling.
- He admits he rarely celebrated achievements because he was always chasing the next target.
Committing To A Goal Boosts Consistency
- Strava data shows committing to a goal strongly predicts regular exercise throughout the year.
- Publicly declaring targets or setting measurable targets increases adherence.
Focus On One Goal With Milestones
- Pick one primary goal to work towards for months and create interim milestones along the way.
- Use shorter races or specific long runs as tests to practice race routine and pacing.