{"id":1194,"date":"2019-04-15T21:18:22","date_gmt":"2019-04-15T21:18:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/carolineg1.sg-host.com\/index.php\/2019\/04\/15\/2019-4-15-5-important-things-to-remember-when-setting-effective-running-goals\/"},"modified":"2020-04-25T14:31:25","modified_gmt":"2020-04-25T14:31:25","slug":"5-important-things-to-remember-when-setting-effective-running-goals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/5-important-things-to-remember-when-setting-effective-running-goals\/","title":{"rendered":"5 important things to remember when setting effective running goals"},"content":{"rendered":"
Setting effective running goals is surprisingly hard to get right. Whether you’re training for your first 5k or looking to run your first half marathon, running goals help you keep on track.<\/p>\n
Many runners make the mistake of setting vague goals in the hope of achieving them, when in fact they need to be Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time Bound.<\/p>\n
In other words, they need to follow the S.M.A.R.T goal setting framework!<\/p>\n
Instead of setting a goal such as “I want to run faster”, you can use the S.M.A.R.T format to really narrow down your goal and make it specific.<\/p>\n
By doing this you make the goal come to life. Once you’ve really thought what your goal looks like, you’ll also become much more accountable for the goal and more motivated to achieve it.<\/p>\n
The key to any form of goal setting, whether it be for your professional or personal life, is making it real for YOU and nobody else.<\/p>\n
In this blog post, I’d like to explain the S.M.A.R.T goal setting framework and how beneficial it is for runners, as well as provide some tips on setting effective goals.<\/p>\n