My exercise has completely stalled in the last few weeks. I've been overwhelmed with so many things to do that I just let it drop off. This is a problem...
So, I looked around for something that has a set of goals and a timeframe in which to achieve them. One of the things I've learned in the last four years with my company is that if you're setting yourself a goal it needs to be a SMART goal.
S - Specific
M - Measureable
A - Achievable
R - Realistic
T - Time Constrained
So, I am going to have a crack at the Couch to 5km 9 week programme - it is designed to start small and build up to running 5km in a 9 week timeframe. And it only takes up 30mins 3 times a week so I can't say I don't have time.
Specific - I want to be able to run 5km after 9 weeks
Measureable - well, 5km
Achievable - It starts very small, however they do say that if it advances too quickly you should scale it back and take longer. I think it is achievable though.
Realistic - I'm not attempting a marathon here
Time Constrained - 9 Weeks.
So, I'm going to make sure I've done all the research, then, from Sunday the 14th December I will have 9 weeks to train. Wish me luck!
Thursday, December 11, 2008
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Your goal is resonable and I am sure you are going to make it. I have always wanted to be able to run 5km. Right now I am just getting better from damaging my lower disk in my back but once it is better I am going to do the same challenge. I will be coming back to check on your progress. WELL DONE
ReplyDeleteThe bare thought of running scares me - so I'm always impressed by anyone who even mentions it! Well done on your goal making...and I'll be watching how you go - then I might try it myself, lol.
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Good Luck!!! Im sure you will be able to do it. Keep us posted on your progress
ReplyDeleteNicky xx
Thanks for the support! I'm so excited that I might go for a trial of the first workout tomorrow morning.
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing idea! Wishing you the very best of luck!! xx Jess
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