Goal setting motivates you to achieve what you want. Once you know how to set goals, your ability to attach meaning to your deepest desires results in a level of motivation and passion. Setting goals gives your life more meaning, purpose and passion.

It is important to set attainable goals and work towards them over time. When you have a goal in mind, you will work harder and increase your self esteem.  In order to reach your goals, you will ultimately have to pay the price and work hard.  This is where motivation and accountablilty come into play. Motivation is key.  Find a friend to train with and encourage each other, write your goal down and put it on your bathroom mirror or your refrigerator, or treat yourself when you reach your goal.  Accountability is essential. Run consistantly and follow your plan as it is laid out for you.  One can train at an easy pace but it takes more to reach a goal than stagnant effort.  You have to run longer and implement speed workouts and strength training. One must be willing to train in all weather conditions because you never know what the weather will be on race day.  

So set the goals that you want to achieve and work towards them. If you should fail, don't give up but continue to press forward and 9 out 10 times you will achieve them.

A great man, my grandfather shared this poem with me when I was running in high school:

It's easy to run at the start of the race

With a free and swinging tread,

To stay in the running and keep the pace,

When the whole track lies ahead.

But once the finish line looms in sight,

And the views and the muscles swell,

And the heart beats fast and the lungs are tight,

Is The Time That Class Will Tell.

Welcome to Runners In Action personalized on line coaching for runners of all levels with an emphasis on personal attention to goals. Runners In Action gives runners the opportunity to reach personal goals according to their indidvidual running abilities. Whether the goal is for fitness, completing your first race, or attempting to reach that personal best time. Are you interested in starting a running program to achieve personal fitness or weight loss? Are you attempting a personal best time for a 5K, 10K, half marathon or marathon? Are you a non seasoned or seasoned runner who could use some accountability and encouragement? You've come to the right place.