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 2014-01-28 4:58 AM in reply to: Qua17 |
Expert  4269   |  Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - ClosedI am a big fan of setting monthly goals. Back in 2012, I lost a ton of weight and went from couch to HIM by setting attainable goals each month. Here is why: 1) Monthly goals allowed me to focus on the bigger picture but were time sensitive so as to relavent to me. I have races this summer that are incredibly important to me. Yet, the time between then and now is my enemy because there is no sense of urgency. Setting monthly goals gives me a target in the near future to shoot for. 2) Setting monthly goals gives me the opportunity to review the past month and make changes to my training plan to reflect what I've done in the last 30 days. In other words, it keeps me on target. Plus, I use my monthly goals to help me set my weekly goals. 3) I found it incredibly empowering to review goals from the previous months to see how far I had come. Here is how: 1) I started with the big picture and worked back backwards and I asked myself, "What do I need to do each month to reach that goal?" 2) I limited the number of goals I set each month to 5. It helped me stay focused. 3) I was specific. Instead of saying I wanted to lose weight, I said, "I will lose 8 pounds this month." 4) I added the goals to my log page (which is something I have gotten away from and something I need to start doing again.) 5) I emailed the goals to a small number of friends and asked them to hold me accountable. Then at the end of the month, I would send a progres report. Here is a good article about how and why to set monthly goals. http://triathlete-europe.competitor.com/2012/02/22/ironman-managing... Here is the link on how and why to set weekly goals: http://www.active.com/fitness/articles/set-weekly-goals-to-balance-... |
| 2014-01-28 8:23 AM in reply to: Qua17 |
Member 3147  Carbondale, Illinois | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed 24/31--bike, run, and core this morning--it was a rough go out of bed I set monthly goals much like David outlined--have a long term goal and then work backwards to identify manageable steps that I can accomplish within a month. I do this on the first day of every semester at work, identifying which papers need to be written, grant proposal due dates, and conference presentations. Then I work backwards from the last day of finals with my schedule and tasks as well as the syllabi for my classes. I hate to have major tasks "due to me" at the same time my students are turning in homework/papers/exams. That puts me in conflict as to whether I should work on my own goals or grade. With tri, I set shorter term goals than a month--generally weekly and biweekly. Month goals are currently difficult for me to wrap my brain around. I've only been doing tri for a year-ish and am still very much a beginner in all disciplines. |
| 2014-01-28 9:13 AM in reply to: Qua17 |
New user 32 | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed One of the ascpects of goal setting that I struggle with is projecting where I 'should' be by a certain time. I know what pace I need for each sport to finish in the top ten in my age group and I know where I am now. But I lack the experience to set milestones as to how close I should be to that pace through my training progression i.e. at 6 months out, 4 months out etc. Any tips from experienced people? |
| 2014-01-28 10:44 AM in reply to: Qua17 |
Expert 2180 Boise, Idaho | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed Originally posted by Qua17 Morning BDAASers: Unless anyone has something pressing they would like to know about - I'd like our Theme of the Week to be the answer to this question: How do you set goals for the month? What is this strange word "Goals"? How do i find this "goals'? lol I look at where i am physically NOW, and where I want to be when 'race season' starts. Then I briefly consider following a formal plan that gets me there. Ultimately, I reject any 'true' plan cuz i realize i will very likely miss many scheduled workouts to drink and eat bad food with family/friends. THAT is my tried and true method for achieving triathlon mediocrity (sp). I'm probably not the best person to take advice from.
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| 2014-01-28 10:59 AM in reply to: Qua17 |
New user 669 Madrid | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed Monthly goals for me are like training plans: something I need to readjust almost weekly (and as far as I read here, you all here have a similar situation). This is the great motivation I get from this forum: we have busy lives, busy jobs, friends and family, and we try to squeeze our training adapting our free time to the rest of the commitments. I thought that triathletes were "obsessed" with training, with goals, with plans, avoiding parties as food was "unhealthy", no alcohol for the extra calories.... I am extremely happy to see that we all face the same difficulties, BUT while enjoying life....and a couple beers! If I did not have a training plan, a monthly goal with just 3 items -measurable-, and a weekly goal with 4 items, I would be surfing the web and sitting on my butt most of my free time! What is really a strong motivator is to have a planned race ahead in the next 6 o 8 weeks. |
| 2014-01-28 12:36 PM in reply to: Juancho |
Expert 4269 | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed I'm loving the conversation about goals! A couple quick thoughts before heading out for a run: 1) I think monthly goals allow you to look at the bigger picture and then weekly goals help to break it down into more manageable chunks. For example - I need to build up my mileage in the next month or so in all three disciplines. If I were to set that as a weekly goal, I would push too hard in all three sports and end up getting injured. But by starting with the big picture monthly goal, I can then focus on something more specific each week accomplish that over arching goal.. Fir example, I might have a run heavy week followed by a week where I spend more time in the pool working specifically on my stroke. My third week might be bike heavy and then my last week might be to take what I learned from week 2 and build on it by adding some extra milage. Ultimately - what I'm getting at is periodization. Right now, I'm goal slow and long (as my monthly goals will reflect) and in a month or two I will start to work on the speed.. 2) I agree that if monthly goals aren't working out - you should change them Better to fall a little short then to breakdown from putting in too much work. 3) If you guys aren't big fans of monthly goals - we don't have to do them on the forum. My reason for doing so - my goal so to speak - is to repay my debt I owe to the people who helped me in the past by helping as many people find success as possible. Nothing would make me happier than to have everyone in the group experience the same joy I have as a triathlete - and I want to use this forum to help you do that (by bribing you with beer). Now I've talked the talk - now it's time to go walk the walk.. and go for a run. |
| 2014-01-28 2:16 PM in reply to: Qua17 |
Veteran 706 Illinois | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed On goals, I'm a total cop-out, and I just hired a coach. While $100 per month is not a sum I take lightly, taking my ego out of the equation will help ensure success, especially staring down the bike course of IMWI. For me, it's like heart rate training - the desire is to spend lots of time in the moderately hard zone (zone 3), so I feel like I'm accomplishing something, but in reality I am just treading in the no zone between easy base-building and the truly hard stuff. Letting someone objective take control stops me from screwing around. One thing I am doing well on is my weight goal. I figured out when and how I want to get to my goal weight, did the math, and set my base calories where it will get me there. Each day is about keeping that tally number in the green. If I can stay on track, I should be close to goal weight by June 1, and then I can drop the hammer on the hard training. 120 miles on the bike plus a 45 minute brick run = I can eat whatever I want and drink whatever I want (within reason). |
| 2014-01-28 5:24 PM in reply to: mirthfuldragon |
Expert 2180 Boise, Idaho | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed I can certainly see the benefit to short/long term goals. And, frankly, I'd really like to take this old body out see what's still in the tank come race season. I shall learn more about this word 'goals' and perhaps use it to my advantage. Monday-20/27. Ran stairs with my group. Pyramid 3 floors up/2 down to 11th floor. Then down 3/up 2 back to basement. KILLER! Tuesday AM-21/28: swam 20 x 50 (:58-1:03) leaving in 1:20/1:30. I'll likely drink a stanky, horrid Microbrew IPA tonight as punishment for not reaching last weeks goals. |
| 2014-01-28 7:59 PM in reply to: Qua17 |
| 35 Lansing, Michigan | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed Tonight was the first night for me at our YMCA's triathlon swimming class. It was so much easier to work out with some great people that are all working towards the same goal. 2000 yds completed. This one is definitely getting worked into the schedule. |
| 2014-01-28 10:06 PM in reply to: jeffnboise |
Expert 1058 Fallon, Nevada | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed Originally posted by jeffnboise Originally posted by Qua17 Morning BDAASers: Unless anyone has something pressing they would like to know about - I'd like our Theme of the Week to be the answer to this question: How do you set goals for the month? What is this strange word "Goals"? How do i find this "goals'? lol I look at where i am physically NOW, and where I want to be when 'race season' starts. Then I briefly consider following a formal plan that gets me there. Ultimately, I reject any 'true' plan cuz i realize i will very likely miss many scheduled workouts to drink and eat bad food with family/friends. THAT is my tried and true method for achieving triathlon mediocrity (sp). I'm probably not the best person to take advice from.
Oh I think I see you; flying along side of me, by the seat of your pants. Helloooo!!!! |
| 2014-01-28 10:09 PM in reply to: SportzVision |
Expert 1058 Fallon, Nevada | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed i ran on the treadmill last night and today I am so sore....aaaaahhhhh welcome back training soreness we have been apart far too long. |
| 2014-01-28 11:14 PM in reply to: SportzVision |
Regular 172 Calgary, Alberta | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed [ Oh I think I see you; flying along side of me, by the seat of your pants. Helloooo!!!! [/QUOTEI I'm still around- just can't keep up to all the conversation in here when there's 2 kiddos running around....I'm at 24/31 for the month for workouts so hit the challenge ! yayaya Monthly goals- don't really set them- more go on a week by week basis....however training for a half right now I just make sure I get my mileage in for the long runs once a week....been trying to just get back at it so getting into the pool once a week is a monthly goal for me....I also I guess just make sure i'm always building on previous distances and getting some recovery weeks in there as well. |
| 2014-01-29 8:08 AM in reply to: Qua17 |
Extreme Veteran 2098 Alberta | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed Well last Thursday my Achilles was killing me after bike/run/plyometrics...achilles tendonitis. popped some pills, physio, some rub and it looks like I am back in business soon. Gotta say, I am sick of seeing my doctor this year. I hope I don't see him again until I am old like David... Going to try and weight until Friday to get going again. On the bright side, I managed to get in some swims! Cheers! |
| 2014-01-29 9:25 AM in reply to: thor67 |
Expert 1662 Spokane, WA | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed Originally posted by thor67 Well last Thursday my Achilles was killing me after bike/run/plyometrics...achilles tendonitis. popped some pills, physio, some rub and it looks like I am back in business soon. Gotta say, I am sick of seeing my doctor this year. I hope I don't see him again until I am old like David... Going to try and weight until Friday to get going again. On the bright side, I managed to get in some swims! Cheers! 20/30 today. This has been my best month in a long time. The decision not to run has been good. Been hitting the pool and trainer and adding strength workouts and elliptical training. My goals have always been centered around my run. It has been difficult to find new motivation without running since October. I'm now looking at making trainer/pool workouts, and building on intensities, times, and distances on those two disciplines. This month, I did 2x+ the volume from last month. I'll try to increase that trend for next month. This is how I used to approach running, I would set a reasonable mileage/pace goal, for the month and go after it. Usually in the build up for a specific event. |
| 2014-01-29 11:46 AM in reply to: Qua17 |
Member 3147 Carbondale, Illinois | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed 25/31--1400yds in the pool today with a 500yd time trial Speaking of goals...what types of things do you all reward yourselves with when you accomplish a goal (besides beer/wine/bourbon!)? Lately I've been rewarding myself with workouts for non-training specific goals (generally work goals). For example, a week or two ago when it was 60F on a Monday, I finished a couple of things at work to meet a goal and rewarded myself by leaving at 2pm and doing my planned run outside instead of working through until I was done with all my tasks for the day (don't worry, I returned to work after the run!) and having to run inside at the gym. Training related goals typically come with alcoholic rewards (thus, why I joined BDAAS!) or general lazy rewards (hammock time in the summer, couch nap, etc). |
| 2014-01-29 2:48 PM in reply to: drfoodlove |
New user 32 | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed Hey Gretchen, your question comes just as I was figuring out a reward scheme for myself connected to my goals. Straying a bit into the girly side but sticking with the triathletes love of gear I found a race kit that I am absolutely lusting after. Check out smashfestqueen.com in lava berry - MUST HAVE. Basically I am going to tie each piece to a goal, % of workouts completed, benchmarking time trials, % body fat loss and the like. I like the lazy rewards too - usually along the lines of binge watching trashy tv shows on netflix  |
| 2014-01-29 3:31 PM in reply to: ripariangal |
Regular 866 Central Coast, CA | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed Missed my check-in yesterday so here's an update on my workouts: Yesterday: Bike commute to/from work (8.5 mile round trip) and a run at lunch. The run included my "favorite" hill which is featured in our local half-marathon and triathlon so I need to get used to running it. Last summer I was running it about once a week, not so much lately so it almost did me in this time. Today: 1400m swim with lots of one arm drills. As for goals, I'm not very good with monthly goals as I tend to look more at what my upcoming events are and what weekly training I want/need/should do to be on track for the event. I don't really have rewards for meeting goals other than a tasty beer |
| 2014-01-29 8:11 PM in reply to: Qua17 |
| 35 Lansing, Michigan | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed 29/31 I ran a 5k on the treadmill tonight. My wife was running next to me and she is a pretty good runner, but I could not let her beat me. So that was pretty good motivation. I think she took it easy on me because I know she can run faster than what she did. My other motivation is a bet I made with my nephew on who will finish faster at the St Patrick's day race here in a month. I thought I beat him last year but somehow he ended up 2 seconds ahead of me. This year we've got $20 on the line for the winner. Did I mention he's 13
My goals for the next month are first and foremost to stick to the training plan that I'm starting on the 3rd. The toughest part is going to be the 2 a days that require an early morning event. I'm not a morning person. I'd be much happier completing the work outs late at night. My second goal is to hookup with the people at my gym that are competing in triathlons. I know of a few that are running the same event that I am and this would be a great connection to make. Not only to keep me accountable outside of our group here but to also have some one to work out with. Reward tonight was Sapporo and sushi after the gym. |
| 2014-01-29 8:20 PM in reply to: MOlsen |
Extreme Veteran 968 Cape Coral, FL | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed Looks like I will find out tomorrow if my PT is clearing me to try and run next week. I don't see why not since I am having zero pain but as we all know with ITB issues it's not until some time into the run that it shows it's ugly head. All I can do is wait and see. Swim is coming along nicely. 2500 Monday and 2400 tonight. Warm up tonight was a 500 and I did it at a solid 1:56. My whole night avg moving pace was 1:58. That is :48 off my time in 10 months. I am really working hard at this and am going to add in more pool days in hopes of getting as close to 1:30 by the end of the year as I can. I think it's all about fine tuning my form which I am going to try and get a professional stroke analysis done. The one in the endless pool with the mirrors, video, and coach fixing everything. It just so happens that my team coach does this type of work so time to reach out to her. Hope everyone is moving along nicely. |
| 2014-01-29 8:24 PM in reply to: Burd |
Extreme Veteran 968 Cape Coral, FL | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed Well I just squeaked in at 20/31. Looks like rain the next 2 days so no riding which will end me for the month. I guess with no running and the pool being closed a whole week I should be happy about the 20/31. Next month is a new one so looking forward to giving it another go. |
| 2014-01-29 10:16 PM in reply to: Burd |
Expert 4269 | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed Just wanted to check in. I got a swim (shoulders still sore so I only did 500), Bike (45 minutes nice and slow on the drainer) + 25 minutes of PT in today. That gave me the right to go to our monthly beer night. We tried a bunch of beers from NC - not bad. I'll have a full report in the morning. Glad to see so many of you doing a great job of getting those workouts in. Keep in up! |
| 2014-01-30 6:22 AM in reply to: Qua17 |
Member 3147 Carbondale, Illinois | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed 26/31--trainer ride and core work this morning. I was also supposed to do a 40 minute run for time trial. But after the trainer ride I developed a massive sinus headache. I already have to reorganize the rest of the week because the pool will be closed on Saturday for a swim meet, so I'll find a good time to do it in the next couple days. |
| 2014-01-30 10:16 AM in reply to: Qua17 |
| 35 Lansing, Michigan | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed Push up challenge update. I did week 2 twice and this morning I started week 3. Not to bad but I was not able to push to many at the end for the extra effort. I happened to look forward to the next workout and whoa. How did we jump 5 to 7 for each set. Saturday is going to be fun. The goal for today is to get on the cycle trainer. I'd love to make the Thursday Tri swim class but I have to take my daughter to dance. Priorities. Any suggestions on how to get more comfortable in the aero position. Even thought this is a beer aficionado forum I am by no way sporting the 6 pack I've read that spacers can be inserted on the front to raise my bars. Has anyone used these? I ride a Cannondale CAAD 10 road bike. |
| 2014-01-30 10:45 AM in reply to: SportzVision |
Expert 2180 Boise, Idaho | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed Originally posted by SportzVision Originally posted by jeffnboise Oh I think I see you; flying along side of me, by the seat of your pants. Helloooo!!!! Originally posted by Qua17 Morning BDAASers: Unless anyone has something pressing they would like to know about - I'd like our Theme of the Week to be the answer to this question: How do you set goals for the month? What is this strange word "Goals"? How do i find this "goals'? lol I look at where i am physically NOW, and where I want to be when 'race season' starts. Then I briefly consider following a formal plan that gets me there. Ultimately, I reject any 'true' plan cuz i realize i will very likely miss many scheduled workouts to drink and eat bad food with family/friends. THAT is my tried and true method for achieving triathlon mediocrity (sp). I'm probably not the best person to take advice from. (waves back). "Hey, there! I thought I was alone out here...in tri-training limbo. I'm not sure where this road goes, but it's kinda nice right now." Wed. -Swam briefly in pool. Not really long/hard enough to consider a 'workout'. Had to go on a date with my daughter. However, i did manage to force down a local brewed, Ale from Crooked Fence Brewing here in Boise. YUCK! If that's what it taste like to not meet my weekly goals, then I'm gonna be Mr. Dedicated from now on. Oh, how I long for a lime tinged PBR, with just a 'hint' of hot sauce. Ohhhhh myyyyyy! |
| 2014-01-30 11:09 AM in reply to: ervaller |
Expert 2180 Boise, Idaho | Subject: RE: Beer Drinker Appreciation/Accountability Society 3 - Closed Originally posted by ervaller Push up challenge update. I did week 2 twice and this morning I started week 3. Not to bad but I was not able to push to many at the end for the extra effort. I happened to look forward to the next workout and whoa. How did we jump 5 to 7 for each set. Saturday is going to be fun. The goal for today is to get on the cycle trainer. I'd love to make the Thursday Tri swim class but I have to take my daughter to dance. Priorities. Any suggestions on how to get more comfortable in the aero position. Even thought this is a beer aficionado forum I am by no way sporting the 6 pack I've read that spacers can be inserted on the front to raise my bars. Has anyone used these? I ride a Cannondale CAAD 10 road bike. BT is full, FULL I say, of 'bike fit' threads and advice to get more watts/aero/02/comy etc on the bike. The vast majority of them will say spend upwards of $250.00 on a bike fit. And they'd be right. But I don't have $250.00 for a 'fitting'. That being said, there are LOTS of things you can do to adjust your riding position. But first-TAKE SOME PICTURES (or better, still. Video). We need to see you on the bike from the side with pedals at dead bottom and head on from the front. I've fitted dozens of 'weekend warrior' triathletes and none have died. We may be able to assist. |
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