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During my most successful times as a runner, I’ve used a Runner’s Journal to plan and document my workouts. If I don’t have a plan ….I tend to come up with every excuse as to why I can’t workout….I’m too tired; I’m too busy; I’m sore…it’s ridiculous, really….and, even though I planned to use a Runner’s Journal as a strategy to reach my SMART Goal this winter….I just hadn’t gotten to it, yet….until now! In the past, I’ve used an old-fashioned hard copy…..but, I’ve found an awesome networking site that will log the miles for me AND put me in competition with my friends! Since it is online…it’s easy to use and convenient. The Daily Mile will link you with Facebook, Twitter, and other networking sites to keep you all in check! Try it out! Well, it’s 3 weeks into the new year and time to check the progress of your SMART Goal! This is when you start to address the “T” of the SMART goal ….yes…timebound- Hopefully, your goal is attainable….but, can you stick with the “timebound” piece? This is the part that makes it really important to Progress Monitor….which means you assess your progress every 3-6 weeks…. Ok…..my runs are going pretty well. I’m running about 25 miles a week-which isn’t too bad since I tend to run more on a treadmill this time of year. I’m trying to run outside a few times a week…but, the older I get…the more I dislike the cold! Core….I needed something new-and found some great programs through Women’s Health online: http://www.womenshealthmag.com/best-body-ever/ I also bought a 6lb medicine ball-that I LOVE to use! Amazing how a $20 fitness ball can motivate a workout…… Racing? I’ve partially committed to a Super Bowl Sunday 5K run….I’d be fully committed if the race were closer-the drive-an hour away- makes the getting up part THAT much earlier AND harder. Clearly, I hate getting up…. Food for Fuel…getting better-but, seriously, how hard does it have to be to detox after the Holidays????? I’ve upped my fiber…decreased my sugar and salt….and, ummmm…. stayed steady with the wine…ok. so-nobody’s perfect…. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/joybauernutrition/28419/7-day-ultimate-diet-cleanse/ How are YOU doing? Simplyrun….. Jen It’s a new year…and IT starts, today. But, what is your IT? Working to improve the health and lives of those around you is a lofty goal….but, in so many cases-we all just need to start with ourselves. I’ve been a runner for 5 years. Over the years, I’ve run many races, a few marathons, and coached several groups of students to reach their goals….but, every once in a while I seem to lose the IT….This always seems to happen when I don’t have a specific measurable and/or attainable goal in site. This time of year I hear so many say….I want to lose weight. or I want to get in shape.The downside of “goals” like these….they aren’t specific, measurable…and, therefore, pretty much NOT attainable. As an educator we set SMART Goals for our students…Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Results-Oriented, and Timebound. Then, we pick 3-5 specific strategies to meet those goals..why shouldn’t we use this same concept to meet our own personal goals? By March of 2010, I will lose 10 pounds. This year my IT is to always have a personal SMART goal. So…what is your SMART Goal? Jen
Organizing and implementing a School-Aged Running program is hard enough…keeping the momentum going can be even more challenging. SO….Here it is! A place for Simplyrun Coaches and Parents to find information, resources support, and more! Each week, a new topic for discussion, journal ideas, PR ideas, and more will be posted. Also, this is a place for YOU to share your experiences, issues, suggestions, and ideas. Thank you…and, as always….SimplyRun! Jen Davis
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