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Setting a Goal Race Time

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I am not sure where exactly I heard about the A, B, C method of setting a goal race time, but I LOVE it! When you go into a race with one goal in mind, and you miss that goal, you can find yourself in a funk for quite a while. The disappointment of not meeting your racing goal can hinder your confidence when you head into your next race. The A, B, and C goal setting method will help you prevent this from happening.

Setting a Goal Race Time

Your A goal race time is your reach goal–think of it as your reach school when you applied to college (I know that was probably a long time ago, at least it was for me!). The A goal is one that you would be psyched to achieve, but might not happen. For example, your most recent 5k time might be 22:30. In this case your A goal could be running a 21:50.

Your B goal is more like the college that you were pretty sure that you would get into, but there was still a teeny bit of uncertainty. If we go back to our 5k example, your B goal might be a 22:10 or 22:15.

Your C goal is like your safety school, you are pretty certain that you have it wrapped up. In terms of the 5k, the C goal might be a 22:25.

The great thing about having a three-tiered goal is that you have options. You might find yourself in a race situation where things start heading a little down hill, but you don’t beat yourself up too badly and aim for your B goal or even your C goal. Hitting any of the three goals is sure to give you a boost of confidence.

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  1. Lindsay O'Donnell says

    November 13, 2011 at 8:27 pm

    Found your blog on the NaBloPoMo feed- as a runner, I totally appreciate these three-tiered goals!

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    • jshade77 says

      November 13, 2011 at 8:30 pm

      Glad you like them Lindsay! Thanks for stopping by my blog! 🙂

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  2. John Fitzpatrick (@ethel10) says

    November 13, 2011 at 10:52 pm

    Enjoy reading your blog,very useful info

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    • jshade77 says

      November 14, 2011 at 8:21 am

      Thanks John, glad you are enjoying it!

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  1. End of the Season | 30 Something Mother Runner says:
    January 29, 2012 at 10:19 am

    […] In 2012, I am going to run another half-marathon (my first was in 2005). I ran the inaugural Boston Run to Remember and finished in 2:00:51. My goal at the time was just to finish the race, so this year I am going to try and “race” the Shamrock Anthem Half Marathon in March. I know it’s a stretch, but I would like to hit 1:40 for the half- that will be my A goal. I have yet to decide on the B and C goals! […]

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