Having running goals is important to your success as a runner. Here are some tips for setting your goals.
As a running technique, it tend to focus more on runners moving in what is considered a more as a more natural and efficient way.
Many people shy away from running up hills, this is probably because it takes quite a bit of extra effort to be able to do this. Often people have found that they are doing well in a race until they come to an uphill gradient and they find that this really knocks the stuffing out of them. The secret here is to prepare well for any race that has hilly gradients in it. To be able to run up hills well, you must practice running up hills.
There is no easy way but if the time and effort is put in by a good bit of time being used up in running up hills then the benefits will show. A gradual building up of the amount of work done on hills is better than rushing into it and finding that you run out of steam quickly. After a while, the body will adjust and any uphill gradient can be met with confidence and can be completed just as easy as running on the flat.
Set Multiple Goals. With adjusting goals in mind - maybe you want to set multiple goals. You can set 3 different goals - A, B, and C. "A" goals would be the ultimate goal for you - but still be realistic and attainable for you. Maybe a significant personal best in a certain distance. Your "B" goal would still be a great achievement for you. This is the goal that gets you out the door and putting in the workouts each day. This could be running your next race at a good pace per mile that is challenging to you. Your "C" goal would be a baseline for your happiness, but you know that even after achieving it - you have work to do. This could be as simple as not getting out-kicked at the end of a race or passing everyone in the last 500 yards of a race.
Another way to set multiple goals is to make certain goals for different times of the year. For instance, running a 5K by June and a 10K by October. Or, take 30 seconds of your 10K time by April and 2 minutes off by September.
Running is generally a pleasant experience and the more you are prepared for whatever gradient you might come across whether it be up, down or flat, the better it will be. Remember, the more time taken in preparation for all the different aspects of running a 5k will be rewarded by being able to complete well when race time comes.
As a running technique, it tend to focus more on runners moving in what is considered a more as a more natural and efficient way.
Many people shy away from running up hills, this is probably because it takes quite a bit of extra effort to be able to do this. Often people have found that they are doing well in a race until they come to an uphill gradient and they find that this really knocks the stuffing out of them. The secret here is to prepare well for any race that has hilly gradients in it. To be able to run up hills well, you must practice running up hills.
There is no easy way but if the time and effort is put in by a good bit of time being used up in running up hills then the benefits will show. A gradual building up of the amount of work done on hills is better than rushing into it and finding that you run out of steam quickly. After a while, the body will adjust and any uphill gradient can be met with confidence and can be completed just as easy as running on the flat.
Set Multiple Goals. With adjusting goals in mind - maybe you want to set multiple goals. You can set 3 different goals - A, B, and C. "A" goals would be the ultimate goal for you - but still be realistic and attainable for you. Maybe a significant personal best in a certain distance. Your "B" goal would still be a great achievement for you. This is the goal that gets you out the door and putting in the workouts each day. This could be running your next race at a good pace per mile that is challenging to you. Your "C" goal would be a baseline for your happiness, but you know that even after achieving it - you have work to do. This could be as simple as not getting out-kicked at the end of a race or passing everyone in the last 500 yards of a race.
Another way to set multiple goals is to make certain goals for different times of the year. For instance, running a 5K by June and a 10K by October. Or, take 30 seconds of your 10K time by April and 2 minutes off by September.
Running is generally a pleasant experience and the more you are prepared for whatever gradient you might come across whether it be up, down or flat, the better it will be. Remember, the more time taken in preparation for all the different aspects of running a 5k will be rewarded by being able to complete well when race time comes.
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