2 important questions to ask yourself whenever you identify your goal event for the year:
Why does this goal event matter to you?
How will this commitment to prepare for this event make your life better?
These questions are important to answer because you can be guaranteed that during the time between the start of your preparation and the finish line there will be moments where your motivation suffers, training will be interrupted, and questioning whether this commitment you are making is worth it.
If you do not have a meaningful reason as to why this commitment matters to you, how it will make your life better, the excuses to quit will prevent you from being as consistent as you can be, doubt your purpose, and even stop you in your tracks.
Here is how to clearly define your why for choosing your goal - Complete the 5 Whys Exercise.
How to do it:
Once you have identified your goal event begin by asking yourself
Why do you want to complete X (Event)?
Whatever your response is to that question ask why to your next response. Repeat this process until you reach your 5th response which will help to identify the true meaning behind your goal.
An example:
Wow. That’s a lot of insight for a few little questions.
In order to be truly happy, healthy, strong, and fit, we have to live according to your most deeply held values.
When we don’t do what we believe or feel in our gut to be "right", we feel rotten and our bodies show it. Our energy “leaks” out. We get weak — in body, mind, and spirit.
But when we live according to our values, life (and, often, good health) "flows" almost effortlessly. We get — and stay — consistent, strong and powerful.
Having a clear understanding of why you want to make the commitment to complete a triathlon WILL ENHANCE your ENJOYMENT of the journey!
