Put It Out There

For me there are few things that can add a little "umph" to the art of doing like accountability. It's almost like a goal becomes real and solid once I "put it out there." It may be that I am more likely to "fudge" a bit when it's my secret -- I'm not sure. But I do know that once I give an idea life and body, I can almost feel my commitment grow. There are many ways to be accountable. There is telling a friend, loved one or mentor what you intend to do. There's writing it down and posting it somewhere you'll be reminded. There's keeping a record of progress.

I always write it down. For the Snowman Trek, I have a big poster board in our utility room. I have to walk by it numerous times a day for laundry, the sink, cleaning supplies, etc. My poster includes pictures of celebration from past goals achieved. It has the details of the Snowman Trek. It has the schedule for my gym and a calendar to record my daily workouts (that's the accountability, ink in that little square everyday). Obviously I also am sharing my intention broadly -- I am after all blogging the progress. Finally, I maintain my nutrition and fitness log online on a site called Daily Burn. Daily Burn is a great website if you're looking to track progress, raise consciousness or create accountability. All of these activities keep me on track. They keep the goal real and tangible. They give me "umph." What keeps you accountable to your goal(s)?

Snowman Training Notes: Back at the gym for a tough lolo interval run of 4 miles on the treadmill (range 7:45 - 10:00 miles). Wrapped up with a leg centric strength-training routine. And of course that 2 minute plank (didn't even check time until 1:45 today).

Thought for the day "I am not bound to win but I am bound to be true; I am not bound to succeed but am bound to live up to what light I have." ~ Abraham Lincoln