As I hinted, I’ve got plans to run the Falmouth Road Race this August. Spraining my ankle put a bit of a twist on the plans, but really, it just changed the goals. I’ve been participating in werunfalmouth, a community of runners gearing up for the race. I got on board as a fitness professional, but those from my classes probably know that I did quite a bit of running to supplement my fitness program.
My revised goals now hinge around successful ankle rehab, and a decent showing in the race. It’s seven miles, and I want to do well. To achieve this, I have to set some goals – short, medium and long term. This should be no surprise to anyone who has (or plans on having) a black belt. Short term? Elliptical workouts to maintain aerobic endurance, decrease swelling of the ankle, ankle strengthening. Medium? Running without pain, structured workouts to shorten my times, and a 12 mile run a couple times a month. Long term? FRR!
I’m not ‘a runner’, so my workouts include some decidedly non-runner goals, but the FRR is a powerful fitness goal. What are your short/medium/long term goals? Anyone want to go for a run this August?
