-Milestone: By the beginning of term 4, I aim to run 10km once every 2 months whilst progressively getting faster. This represents my ability to set long term goals and work towards them despite any obstacles that may arrive. If I achieve this goal, it will boost my confidence and and reinforce the importance of persistence in all areas of my life including academic side.

-Practice: The micro habit ill do 2-3X/week is running around the neighborhood. This practice is more than just exercise, it is a commitment to self discipline. By integrating this technique into my daily schedule, I will develop my mental strength which is required to tackle challenges in my future career. Each run will serve as my dedication and a reminder to personal growth and the importance of persistence when wanting to achieve a goal.

- Anticipate obstacles: Bad weather occurs? Do a workout at home. Injury? go for a short walk depending on wear injured. Another challenge I may have to face is academic pressure, when I need to stay home and study/complete homework. However taking at least 15 minutes out of this time to go for a run will also help me focus in my school work too. Now that I am working 3 X a week, I find it difficult to manage my time efficiently.

I aim to gain feedback either from home or at school. As I have shared my padlet with these chosen people, they are able to make constructive comments on how I can improve my padlet. For example add more detail on this particular section. Something I would like for them to comment is if I can change my exercise routines, gather more evidence, use a particular app to conduct this evidence.

How do you plan to stay motivated on days when you feel particularly tired or unmotivated to run? Would setting smaller, more immediate goals help keep you on track?

Check in 2 reflection regarding this feedback:

After completing the City to Bay, I realised that staying motivated is just as important as physical training. There were days during my preparation when I felt really tired or unmotivated to run. Moving forward, I plan to set smaller, more immediate goals to help keep myself on track. For example, focusing on just getting my running shoes on and starting with a short distance can make the process less overwhelming. Celebrating these small wins will help me stay positive and motivated. I also want to remind myself of the great feeling I had when I finished the City to Bay, which will encourage me to keep going even on tough days.

Setting a milestone to run 10km by the beginning of Term 4 is a great way to measure your progress. Make sure to track your times and distances to see how you're improving.

Adaptability: You've anticipated obstacles like bad weather and injuries. Having alternative plans, like home workouts, ensures you stay on track.

Balance: Balancing running with academic commitments is crucial. It's wise to take short breaks for exercise, as it can enhance focus and productivity.

Time Management: Since you're working three times a week, consider creating a weekly schedule to allocate time for running, studying, and work. This can help you manage your time more efficiently.

Hi Olivia

Have you thought about asking someone to video you're running to get feedback on your style?

Darcey -

Milla - N/A

Link:

https://www.medibank.com.au/content/dam/livebetter/en/docs/running-guides/training-guide-12km-beginner-8week.pdf