|   Goal-setting alone improves performance | GlazedHam
Dec 18, 2003 2:22 PM | | Probably preaching to the chior on this one, but check it...
http://coachsci.sdsu.edu/csa/vol63/smith.htm |
| Public goals... | Tryin2B
Dec 19, 2003 7:54 AM | | I think making your goals public helps keep you accountable as well. The article was talking about a "novel" task so training didn't come into play. With our sport, training is everything.
I'd like to see what others goals are for the upcoming race season(s).
I'm 41, moving to Sport 40-44 for the spring series. I am aiming for top 15 overall. I finished my first race series in the fall as beginner in 2nd place overall with 1 win, a 2nd, 4th and two 5th. I'm also shooting for another 15lb weight reduction. I'm down 55 in the last 18 months since I started riding. I will be entering at least one marathon event (Ouachita Challenge in March) 60 miles in the Ozark mtns and I want to finish in less than 6 hours.
Anyone else?
Tryin2B |
| Public goals... | GlazedHam
Dec 19, 2003 11:14 AM | | Another abstract on the same site discussion the difference between setting your own public goals vs. your own private goals vs. coach setting your goals. All three methods improved performance and the method that works best varies depending on the individual. Furthermore, actively thinking about your goals prior to training sessions is effective. Yes you are correct in your "novel" task assessment, however, many other studies exist for non-novel training tasks. |
| measurable goals | rpi
Dec 19, 2003 11:34 AM | | I try to make measurable goals since i cannot control what others do. For example, if John Matthews (bronze medalist in world's masters 40-45 in 2002) and Paul Krewet (silver medalist in world's masters 50-55 in 2002) show up and race in the 40+ Expert class and don't have a mechanical or get hurt, getting into the medals (3 places) is going to be tough. If they travel or take the race off, I have a chance. In this case, whether or not they show up has more impact than my training. |
| measurable goals | GlazedHam
Dec 20, 2003 1:33 PM | | Good point. I take it a bit further with this format:
Achieve measureable goal A within time frame B by doing things C and D for reason E.
I write (in pencil:^) these goals on my training schedule and constantly adjust the plan according to how far alone I am.
Too much? Maybe! But I've been doing it for years in every aspect of my life and really think it works. Do you think I should do an infomercial? |
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