Hansons Half-Marathon Method by Luke Humphrey

Author:Luke Humphrey
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: VeloPress

Other types of goals

In addition to your overall time goal, you may have other small goals you want to reach along the way. For instance, many of the runners who attempt one of our half-marathon programs have never run 30, 40, or 50 miles per week; if this applies to you, your first incremental goals might be simply to hit those marks. Reaching a weekly mileage goal can be a huge motivator, especially when you are fatigued and questioning why you’re doing this in the first place. You can also set goals related to supplemental training (discussed in detail in the following chapter). Many runners find motivation in setting targets for their crosstraining, stretching, and resistance training routines. These goals may be as general as “I’m not going to skip any days of running in the training program” or “I’m going to stretch after every workout.” The higher your ultimate time goal, the more important these variables become.

In the same way you should use the SMART goals strategy for your race day goal, it can also be utilized to set your smaller goals along the way. Be sure these goals are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely. Goals of any sort narrow your focus and give meaning to your training. Without them, runners are left to their own devices, which can send training into a haphazard spiral. Give your goals some serious consideration and begin by setting the small goals that will help you achieve that ultimate time goal.

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