Monday, February 06, 2006
Road to CDA 06: Weekly Quote
"Though a weak self-image is a common challange, the opposite can also occur when an athlete is subject to goal inflation regarding targets that are too challenging.
As a rule, goals should be challenging and achievable.
When an athlete is constantly falling short of his or her goals, either the goals are too challenging, or the athlete's mental skills need sharpening.
An example of this is the athlete who excels in training, only to underperform on race day."
Joe Friel
"Going Long
Workouts are not designed to prove who we are, although they can be used to find out who we are. Know who you are as an athlete, and remain focused on the long term goal. This is how improvements are made. This is how a realistic goal can ge achieved.
As a rule, goals should be challenging and achievable.
When an athlete is constantly falling short of his or her goals, either the goals are too challenging, or the athlete's mental skills need sharpening.
An example of this is the athlete who excels in training, only to underperform on race day."
Joe Friel
"Going Long
Workouts are not designed to prove who we are, although they can be used to find out who we are. Know who you are as an athlete, and remain focused on the long term goal. This is how improvements are made. This is how a realistic goal can ge achieved.
