People frequently ask "How do you stick with running?" or "How do you run so far?" The short answer is, you need to sign up for a race. It is amazing what you can accomplish once you have a goal.
It is easy at times to become excited and sign up for several races and lose focus. I learned that it is best for me to not sign up for over 2 or 3 races at a time in order to focus and allow my body time to recover between races.
My first goal when I started running was to run the Koman 5k in Evansville. It fit the criteria of being Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Realistic and Time-bound.
A goal becomes more than just a dream when you fill out the entry form, pay the entry fee, print out a training program, and attach it to the refrigerator door.
After you accomplish one goal you need to replace it with a new goal. I ran a 5k, next was a 10k, then a half-marathon and finally a full marathon. Now I have set goals to run my races faster and run longer without having to stop and walk.
Share your goals selectively. I share my goals with my cheerleader who will encourage me and help me work towards my goals.
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