The last couple of years I haven't done new year goals and instead did goals for my age. This year, though, I got behind on my blog posts, so I'll go back to new year goals.
The ideal way to set up goals is to use the SMART method, the model I've used in the past. SMART stands for specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time.
I have so appreciated all your support with my running and with my mental health. It's been so nice to hear from you, both online and in person — sometimes from total strangers.
Here's how my goals this year shake out:
1. Run under 3:20 in the marathon
I've got a new work schedule that will give me more time to train in the morning, and I'm going to do some weightlifting too, so I'm optimistic that I'll hit this goal.
2. Eat three sweets or less per week.
3. Do 40 minutes of strength training per week.
4. Break twenty minutes in a 5K.
If I stick to getting some good cardio work on my bike trainer, run a ton in the spring and summer, and put in some solid strength training, I think I can do this one.
5. Twenty blog posts.
More than I've written in years, but I'm hoping to write around two a month, so this should be doable.
6. Drink two or fewer alcoholic beverages per week.
So there they are. Challenging goals, but I'm optimistic that this could be one of my best years yet.
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