I’VE GOT A GOAL

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You’ve decided it’s time to take that next step.  Run a marathon, cycle a century, test yourself with a triathlon.  You’ve got a goal. Now you’ve got to do it.

Goals are important in fitness. They help keep us motivated and interested, get us past the rough spots. But you know, in some ways summer fitness is a little like New Year’s Resolutions. Everybody starts strong, but then it falls apart.

We often blame ourselves or make excuses when we don’t meet our goals. But maybe there’s something else missing: Smart advice.

Summer’s a great time to get in shape, but I’ve watched people hurt themselves and needlessly fail, when all they needed was a smarter angle. I’m here to provide that.

For instance, let’s say you feel completely blown-out after a Sunday bike-ride. Well, maybe your problem’s hydration, not that you’re such a wimp. Or if your knees hurt after a Sunday run. Maybe it’s time to check your shoes.

Nothing will replace motivation, but sometimes what’s missing is one savvy tip. I’m here to provide it, or find the expert who can.

For the next six months, this blog will be a forum on meeting your goals.

I’ll offer professional advice on training tips, nutrition, mental focus. And I’ll gather up the best input I can find from other athletes.

And you can play, too.

You can write in what you did over the weekend, or link to your training photos on Facebook.  Did your training event go the way you expected? What worked and what didn’t? What would get you there?

Goals are great, helping each other to accomplish them is even better.  Join in.