Welcome to 2019! Does the New Year have you inspired, motivate, and excited to take on more in the coming year? It’s a new year and a fresh start to actually doing all the things you want to do. Yet, as you may know, not all New Year’s resolutions and goals are created equally. Some are lofty and while you have good intentions, you know you aren’t really going after it. Then, there are other goals. The ones that would feel rewarding, satisfying and meaningful if you were to meet them. These are the heartfelt goals and resolutions that we’re talking about! The ones that inspire you and light you up!
What are those goals? How do you plan to achieve them? And how will you know when you have met them? Start 2019 off right by having a plan.
Define your intention. This is important. What do you intend for yourself? How committed are you? What are you willing to change in your schedule, your training, your bike setup, and even your approach towards meeting your goals. Without having a clear intention and determining your level of commitment, you won’t reach your goals.
Define your goals. Identify specifically what you want to accomplish in 2019. Make a list. The more specific the better because vague goals can’t be quantified. When you list out specifically what you want to accomplish and a time frame in which to do this, you make your goals SMART. Making SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time-bound) goals not only boosts your chances of attaining your goals, but you also become a better cyclist in the process. What might these goals look like? For example, a goal to consistently hit target heart rate zones or power zones for specific workout. Leverage cycling accessories that are available to you – as in power meters and /or heart rate monitors to provide objective feedback. Based on your goals, you can then get an action plan together by defining your training objectives.
Define your training objectives. Now that you have your goals set for 2019, it’s time to take inventory of your abilities to meet your goals for training and events. What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? For every area of improvement, decide what activity is needed to improve that. If you have poor bike handling skills, then schedule time each week for bike drills. If your core is weak, schedule time for yoga or strength training. And, if you are like most cyclist, you could use a little stretching. Make time for stretching to improve your flexibility.
Define your approach. Get a game plan together of how you plan to train and race. Take stock of last year’s performances, where can you improve? Check in with your commitment level again. What is it going to take to make manageable changes to your lifestyle to support your goals? Take time now to review and plan ahead. Take a fresh approach to 2019! Experiment with new ideas, products, and approaches. As in, maybe try a new on bike nutrition product. Experiment with different bike parts and bike components. Consider designing and refining a pre-event routine, like a race day ritual. This thoughtful process brings a fresh approach to 2019 and keeps you motivated through the winter months.
Define results: How will you know that you reached your goals? It’s important to have this dialed in so that you can celebrate your success and feel rewarded for your commitment.
Goal setting is much more than simply saying you want something to happen. Unless you clearly define exactly what you want and understand why you want it the first place, your odds of success are considerably reduced. Start the year off right with small, manageable changes to your lifestyle to reach your goals. Stay focused. Be consistent. And, keep your eyes on the prize! Here’s wishing you the very best in 2019!
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