Setting realistic goals for race day can really make your day special. Here’s how I do it:
Know Your Fitness Level: Look at your training times and how you feel during long runs. It’s important to understand where you are right now.
Set SMART Goals: Your goals should be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. For example, trying to get faster by 5% is a good goal.
Think About Race Day Conditions: The weather, the type of ground you’ll run on, and how you're feeling can change your performance. Keep these in mind!
Be Flexible: If things don’t work out as you hoped, that’s okay! Change your goals if you need to. Remember, the main point is to enjoy the run!
Setting realistic goals for race day can really make your day special. Here’s how I do it:
Know Your Fitness Level: Look at your training times and how you feel during long runs. It’s important to understand where you are right now.
Set SMART Goals: Your goals should be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. For example, trying to get faster by 5% is a good goal.
Think About Race Day Conditions: The weather, the type of ground you’ll run on, and how you're feeling can change your performance. Keep these in mind!
Be Flexible: If things don’t work out as you hoped, that’s okay! Change your goals if you need to. Remember, the main point is to enjoy the run!