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2022 Fitness Goal Challenge
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Want to be FITTER or FASTER or STRONGER in 2022? Or maybe most importantly, have even more FUN with your running and walking?
Share with us which of the above you want to focus on in 2022 along with a couple specific things you want to incorporate into your fitness routine to successfully reach your goal. (Please share with us by emailing runners@fairhavenrunners.com.)
Courtesy of Brooks, we’ll give away two pairs of Brooks shoes!
- Just for sharing a goal, you’ll be in the drawing for a free pair of Brooks shoes.
- We’ll check in with you at the end of the year to see how it went. If you worked toward your goal, you’ll be entered in the drawing for a pair of Brooks shoes.
- Everyone who follows through with their 2022 goal will be awarded a Brooks bag/tote.
What do I do again?
Just email us at runners@fairhavenrunners.com and tell us “I want to be fitter”, “I want to be stronger”, “I want to be faster” or “I want to have more fun” and give us a couple specific things you plan on incorporating into your fitness routine to successfully reach your goal.
Here are some suggestions in case you need a little inspiration:
“I want to be Fitter!” –
I’m going to do something physical each day.
I’m going to add more elevation to my runs.
I’m going to go to my favorite trail or route at least once a week.
I’m going to do a long run each week.
I’m going to add more elevation.
I’m going to go on a hike every week.
I’m going to push myself out of my running comfort zone twice a week and go faster.
“I want to be faster!” –
I’m going to add some sprints to the end of my runs a couple times a week. I’m going to add some speedwork to three of my runs each week.
I am going to do some running drills before going out for a run.
I’m going to incorporate a couple of the workouts I used to do when I ran cross-country all those years ago.
I am going to head to a track once a month and see how fast I can run a mile.
“I want to be Stronger!”
I will add hill workouts to my routine.
I will build up to being able to do 10 push-ups.
I will go on a hilly hike once a week.
I’m going to add 5 minutes of core exercises to my daily routine.
I will incorporate exercises with resistance at least twice a week (i.e. resistance bands, weight training).
I will try virtual yoga and/or pilates instructional videos at least once a week.
“I want to have more fun!”
I’m going to go on a different route at least three times a week.
I am going to listen to a Podcast or music when I run.
I’m going to start exploring nighttime running with a headlamp.
I’m going to go to a different part of town or different park each week to explore some new routes.
I will run new routes created by other runners/walkers on a platform like Strava.
I will create new routes for others to discover on platforms like Strava!
