How to Maximize Your Off-Season
Are you ready for that big race that’s right around the corner? Chances are, you don’t have any races or big events within the next few weeks to months. Welcome…
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| Don’t Set “False” Goals |
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| The Shamrock Shuffle, Lakefront 10 miler, and now the Boston Marathon are all in the past 2024 races are underway and runners are running them Some are racing to finish Some are racing to earn CARA points Some are racing to beat their personal best times Some are racing for a reason to exercise and lose weight Regardless, most people have some sort of goal when they sign up for a race One trap that many athletes fall in is deflating their accomplishment by setting “false goals” False goals are changes in the definition of success after you see the result of something For example: When I signed up to race an Ironman, my goal was always just to finish. I only wanted to complete the race and I didn’t have any sort of time goal. I successfully completed Ironman Arizona in November of 2022 with a time of 14 hours and 7 minutes After I saw my time, my first thought was… “Aw I didn’t do it in under 14 hours 🙁 “ Completing the Ironman in under 14 hours was a FALSE goal The idea of completing the Ironman in less than 14 hours was never a thought in my mind until AFTER I saw my time Robbing me of the satisfaction of completing a race that I dreamed of completing for multiple years Instead of being proud of myself for completing an Ironman, I was partially disappointed about my time All because of a false goal My goal was never related to time. Just completion After completing the race, I immediately judged my performance based on time That’s stupid Don’t be like me When you set your goal before your race, focus on THAT goal When you finish your race, judge your performance on the initial goal you set Don’t be a thief of your own joy Set a goal, train for it, achieve it, and be proud of yourself You deserve to be happy when you accomplish your goals Happy runnin Michael |
| Upcoming Events |
| Race Against Hate |
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| I always tell beginner runners and on-the-fencers that a great place to start in any running journey is signing up for and training for a 5K 5Ks are great for beginners because you can walk/run them and there isn’t any serious pressure to perform There is a deliberate degree of training you must complete and it simply motivates you enough to get out there and run 5Ks are all over the place and the training for the best one in Evanston is starting soon! The Ricky Byrdsong Race Against Hate 5K walk/run and 10K are on Sunday June 16th (Father’s Day) Race details and sign up HERE! |
| How to Run Workshop |
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| What: Workshop teaching you how to run. Integrating all the different components from my videos and bringing them into your every day running When: Saturday, May 4th at 11am for ~ 30-45 minutes Where: Blink Fitness in Evanston How to Register: Use this link and complete the form to register for the workshop |
