74: How to Set Realistic Running Goals (With Elisabeth Scott of Running Explained)

13/07/2024 34 min

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Episode Synopsis

We are doing something a bit different in this episode! Periodically, we will bring guests onto the show. Today we have our first guest, who has graciously hosted us on her podcast before. Elisabeth Scott of Running Explained joins us for a discussion on running goals. 

Discussion points include: 

Process goals vs outcome goals
How much can you improve in a training cycle?
How to set realistic running goals
How to use race equivalency calculators
Mental vs physical limitations 
How to reset after missing your goals
How social media impacts goal setting


Further Resources: 
Elisabeth’s Goal Setting Masterclass: https://www.runningexplained.co/challenge-page/masterclass-goalsetting
Slate marathon calculator: https://www.slate.com/articles/sports/sports_nut/2014/10/running_calculator_introducing_slate_s_marathon_time_predictor_a_better.html
Follow Elisabeth @runningexplained on Instagram

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