Mindset Exercise: Define Your Process Goals
This week, you’ll set three process goals that align with your long-term targets.
Step 1: Define Your Big Outcome Goal
Write down one major goal for this season.
(Example: "I want to break 3 hours in the marathon.")
Step 2: Break It Down into Process Goals
Now, identify three specific, controllable actions that will help you reach that goal.
🔹 Ask yourself:
- What can I do consistently in training to get closer to my goal?
- What specific habits separate the best from the average?
- What’s a small, measurable action that improves my execution?
🔹 Example Process Goals:
- ✅ I will execute my nutrition plan exactly in 2 long runs per week.
- ✅ I will complete 90% of my scheduled workouts, even if adjustments are needed.
- ✅ I will run negative splits in every tempo session to practice control.
Step 3: Track It This Week
- Before each key session, remind yourself of your three process goals.
- After each session, write a quick check-in: Did I execute my process goals today? Why or why not?
Step 4: Reflect at the End of the Week
At the end of the week, review your training log and answer these two questions:
- What process goal did I execute best?
- Where do I need to improve?
By keeping process goals front and center, you’ll stay locked in on what actually moves the needle in your performance—instead of getting caught up in chasing numbers or external validation.
Final Thought: Your Results Will Follow the Process
Champions don’t just set goals—they execute daily, repeatable actions that build success. The best way to achieve a big goal isn’t to obsess over it—it’s to dominate the small details every single day.
