Tag: acheiving goals
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2014 by the numbers
Goals for 2014 My goal was to run 1,000 miles in 2014. I was off the road for about six weeks in January-February and had to work on my rehab. Part of my rehab was using the elliptical in my gym. Many people use the elliptical for cross training so I’m going to include the…
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Reflections on 2014
Reflections on 2014 I don’t like to set New Year’s Resolutions. Too easy to make, too easy to break. As a runner I’ve learned how to set goals. Part of setting goals is staying focused over the long-term. A New Year’s Resolution to lose weight is easy to make after a few beverages, but difficult…
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Marathon Training Sept. 14th
Marathon training continues We started week 10 of our marathon training program on Sunday. This week we ran 16 miles in 50 something degree weather. Everyone seemed to like the break from the heat, but I hated it. The cold made my muscles and tendons tighten. There was a 10-15mph wind for the first seven…
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2013 in Review
2013 in Review As 2013 draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on the past twelve months. At this time last year I wrote a post called “New Year’s Resolutions” and discussed setting goals before New Year’s Eve. It is easy to have big dreams and set high goals after a few beverages and…
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In Pursuit of Goals
The McMillan Running Calculator A plan is essential to achieving a goal. Knowing where you want to go is not enough. You need to plan each step along the way. Without a plan there is no way to chart your progress or know what to do next. Your goal is point B, but each step…