Last week, I posted about Why you should set a Big Hairy Goal.
Today I am going to offer some tips to help achieve that goal:
1. Create a Schedule
Don’t leave running to chance, Post your schedule where it is easily accessible (paper calendar, online calendar, etc.) And stick to it.
2. Eliminate Barriers
Lay your clothes out the night before you’re due for a morning run. Bring your clothes to the office if you are running after work.
3. Enlist an Accountability Partner
Find a running partner or a coach or someone to check in with regarding your runs and progress toward your goal.
4. Eliminate Distractions
If checking social media before a run decreases the likelihood that you go on said run, save that for a post-run. Same with walking a dog. Do it at another time or have someone else in your household do it so you can run.
5. Plan a Reward
What ever it takes to give you that added motivation. Food, New clothes, a Trip, etc.
Happy Running! Are you a “BIG” goal setter? Any other tips to add? Please share.
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While I believe we’re all motivated by different things, accountability is a BIG one for many of us. I find if I verbalize a goal, blog about it, proclaim it on social media…it’s there and I HAVE to face it head-on. Of course, then you have to publicly admit failure if your plans don’t materialize, but we’re all human and things happen. I appreciate seeing the true side of people and not just the glitzy “perfect” persona on social media.
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Agree totally. Blogging makes us accountable too. But there is also support there if it doesn’t happen. It never hurts to try.
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Yep, great post. You can’t just set a big goal and leave the rest up to chance. It takes a lot of planning and commitment! Blogging is a great accountability tool! Imagine how boring your weekly rundown would be if you had to admit that you slept in and skipped your workouts half the time. Still waiting to hear what your next big hairy goal is!
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ha ha. yes if it happened I would skip my run down.
Big Hairy Goal? you and me both.
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Still waiting to hear what your big goal is! Does this post mean that you are going to follow a plan 🙂
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Still no goal.
My plans are always flexible.
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I’m a big goal setter and I love these tips – especially the accountability partner. It’s good to be self-motivated but I find an external accountability person is always so useful!
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Yes. They can also be virtual like a fellow blogger.
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Definitely having an accountability partner is key for me. I think telling people (social media) that I’m doing something keeps me moving, too!
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Definitely.
Embarrassing if you don’t.
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Having a plan and accountability (hello blog!) are key for me.
I’m looking forward to hearing what you next big goal will be!
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Who knows??
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Know your why! I personally believe that knowing why you are doing something is more likely to keep you on track.
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Good point.
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Having a plan for the big picture and working out the details is the biggest factor for me.
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You definitely had a BIG plan… what’s next?
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