How Can An Ironman Help You Achieve Your Goals?
I think the first time I knew anything about “Ironmen” (and ladies too of course) was watching an episode of Magnum years ago. In it he entered the triathlon on Hawii and did a u-turn to solve the case (and making others watching believe he’d lost the plot entirely).
Many people think such extreme sports are just not good for the body - or at least they cannot envision themselves completing what they perceive as superhuman feats. I hear you on that if you’re thinking that, I’m certainly in no shape right now to undertake such a feat.
That said, who knows what the future holds…
But, back to goal setting for a moment, I came across this article and found it a very interesting read. It focuses on 3 key aspects you need to concentrate on in order to achieve your goals:
1. Getting and staying “in the zone”
Optimal Performance Zone
Always achievable, but not always easy to achieve, is the goal to be activated but not stressed out before and during the race. It’s good to review past experiences in sport and life when you have been really “on”, or “in-the-zone”…
2. Paying attention to the here and now:
Attentional Control
Your goal for any key race, regardless of fitness level, should be to remain as “on-task” as possible all day long. This is no small feat in Ironman. It’s a long time to be out there! One of Lisa Bentley’s biggest strengths as an athlete, in training and racing, is her ability to focus on “what is happening right now” for a long time…
3. Having the right technical skillset
Technical Expertise
Your goal should be to perform within your own level of personal expertise. This includes being systematic about your tested nutrition regime, swimming, bike climbs and descents, run pacing, etc., to the best of your ability…
For the full ironman article click here.
All the best,
Tom
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