One of the most important intangible element of training is the setting and attainment of goals. Challenges gear training towards a desired end. Often the desired end is the attainment of "a better physique" or " six pack abs", or "losing the fat around my gut". These are all good goals..........but after time they are not enough to sustain motivation and generate continued improvements. These goals are too limited in scope to bring true success to the individual.
In my experience the most successful "trainers" are people who set external goals in training. An external goal is a challenge that is not internally motivated by self image. External goals pose a quantifiable challenge and are a vital piece of the training puzzle.
Quantifiable chalenges include, running a 10km, running a 10km in under 45 minutes, doing 10 pull-ups, running a triathlon, competing in a tennis tournament..................the possibilities are truly endless. The ironic thing about external challenges is that they are so much more effective at bringing about the desired results in terms of physique. It's amazing what training for a triathlon does to the fat around your mid-section!
Anyway, I want to hear about your external challenges peeps. What do you want to accomplish this summer...........and what are you going to do to get it?
Talk soon, M.
2 comments:
Run a Marathon and I just was shown this super cool website that you should check out. It is www.favoriterun.com. It uses Google earth and you can plot your runs out and log them.
Adam
Cool, thanks Adam, I might do a piece on that after I figure out how it works. Esh
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