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Ah, yes - the ever pesky ‘New Years Resolution.’ Full of hope, a week out from 2024, you’re thinking about your biggest resolutions; run a 100-miler, get a new job, become a ‘morning person.’ You’ve set some lofty goals, many that - unfortunately - fall into the ‘New Year, New Me’ category (it’s just really cliché, but we get it) - but how do you firmly plant yourself in the 9% of Americans that actually stick to their goal for 365 days?

Top Articles for New Years Goal Setting & Resolutions:

• Be Methodical About It. The key to successful goal setting, and sticking to your New Years Resolutions is create an achievable plan with a clear path of how to reach your end goal. Shoot for the stars with your goals, but make sure you have “mini goals” along the way, so you can get some gratification in your pursuit.

• Consistency is Key. There’s a reason the ole ‘Get Back On The Bandwagon’ saying is overdone. If you falter in achieving your goal during the year, you can still get back on the bandwagon, and get it done. Missing your goal by a hair is FAR better than throwing in the towel in February because you missed 2 days of running/cycling.

• Get Super Specific. Your goal doesn’t have to be the generic ‘I want to run a half marathon in 2024’ or ‘I want to go sub 12 hours in a 100 mile MTB.’ There are so many different types of goals out there that can result in getting stronger physically or mentally as an endurance athlete.

• Know That You’re Not Alone. You would think professional athletes have it all figured out; they’re already fast, toned and (probably) financially set. Why would they need a NY resolution? Goal setting is imperative to self-improvement, and even elite athletes want something achievable to strive for. As added motivation, know that just because you miss a goal, or in your eyes ‘fail’, professional athletes experience that same letdown. We can all choose to get back up and keep going.

👇Listen to a Cadence-recommended Playlist: This playlist can double as both your New Year’s Eve party jam, and your New Year’s Day Resolution Run. Here’s hoping that you don’t get too tipsy and actually make it out the door on January 1 this year.