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Runner Ramblings: Goal Setting

January 18, 2016 18 Comments

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Last week was a good fitness week.  I felt like I got into a good rhythm.  I even managed to sign up for some events (see them here).  So at this point, I’ve gotten a little more serious about a goal I’ve been secretly thinking about for a couple years now.  I don’t think I would even have the courage to consider pursuing it if it weren’t for crossing the finish line of the NYC marathon.  I hinted at it on instagram.

Goal Setting

I thought about it and decided that if there’s any chance at being successful, I was going to need to repeat the NYC marathon plan.  I was going to need help and lots of it.  I found a local running coach and signed up.  I got to meet with her on Saturday at the local St. Louis Bread Co.  We talked about my goal (saying it out loud almost made me want to vomit)  and I asked her if it’s realistic.  After a little bit of back and fourth she smiled and said oh yes, it’s possible.  She said…

“you know what? For you, it’s mental”

I smiled.  Deep down knowing that she’s right.  We talked about a plan, my challenges (as MiniE sat next to me fiddling with my phone and chowing down on a fruit cup) and her approach.  She was soft spoken and encouraging making me more confident by the second.  She was on such a roll I was afraid to bring up the “other” goals that I have (getting back into triathlon),etc.

I disclosed those and to my surprise, she was happy.  We all know it, we talk about it  but when you’re coach tells you it’s good, it makes you feel good.  The last thing she said to me as we left was….

“it’s time to practice what you preach”

Touche coach.  Touche.  So I have a plan (as I told you to do here), I have a support system (like I told you here), I have the desire, it’s time to find out if that’s enough.  If it is, I hope to tell you about my sub-2:00 half in April.

There.  I said it.  I have no idea why but it feels right.  It feels like it’s now or never.  I’m optimistic and ready to accept the challenge.  Help me please!  Keep me honest!  Encourage me!  I’m not asking, I’m begging.  I’m going to need all the support I can get!

It’s time to rally and share! What goal are you chasing? #FitFluential #Runchat

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What goals are you chasing?  Have you set a goal that utterly scares you?

 

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  1. Smitha @ Running with SD Mom says

    January 18, 2016 at 11:21 pm

    You freaking got this!

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    • Katie McFarland says

      January 19, 2016 at 9:31 am

      You freaking rock!! Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Marcia says

    January 19, 2016 at 5:04 am

    Go get it girl! You’ve totally got this one!

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    • Katie McFarland says

      January 19, 2016 at 9:31 am

      Thanks Marcia. I appreciate the positive vibes!

      Reply
  3. HollieMuscles&Munchkins says

    January 19, 2016 at 5:42 am

    Awesome! You can do it!!!! Now, go get that goal!

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    • Katie McFarland says

      January 19, 2016 at 9:30 am

      Thanks Hollie!!

      Reply
  4. Kristen Jones says

    January 19, 2016 at 7:04 am

    A sub 2:00 is my life long dream as well.. Closest I have ever gotten is 2:07. You are definitely capable and I cannot wait for you to achieve your goal! Go get ’em girl!!!

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    • Katie McFarland says

      January 19, 2016 at 9:30 am

      I’m nervous for sure! But I’m ready to try.

      Reply
  5. Jen @ SprinklesHikes says

    January 19, 2016 at 8:46 am

    If your dreams don’t scare you, they aren’t big enough! Good for you for saying them out loud and then having the courage to see them through. You’ve got this!

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    • Katie McFarland says

      January 19, 2016 at 9:29 am

      Thanks Jen!!!

      Reply
  6. Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says

    January 19, 2016 at 9:00 am

    Girl, you TOTALLY can have a sub-2 half marathon!! I think having a coach will help immensely! You’ve got this!!
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    • Katie McFarland says

      January 19, 2016 at 9:29 am

      Thanks for the vote of confidence Sue

      Reply
  7. Ashley says

    January 19, 2016 at 9:39 am

    You are such an inspiration!

    My goal is just to stay motivated! It is such a struggle for me! ?

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  8. Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says

    January 19, 2016 at 10:47 am

    Sounds like a great and doable goal for you! Right now I am all about running injury free and loving it
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