Pre-season Task 2 - "Take Control - Set Your Goal"

This was a whole new concept for me, actually setting SMART goals and thinking ahead as to how I might reach them. Now, I have a real lot of weight to lose so rather than focus my energy on kilograms I have set myself goals that relate to improved fitness and health.

At 12 months my goals are to finish a short triathlon - swim 300m, ride 12km and run 3km

weigh under 100kg

and join a mixed basketball or netball team

Considering I have not jogged since I was a teenager it will take considerable effort for me to achieve these goals, but I'm ready to jump back into life and take charge. Starting now.

So today I got off the couch. My husband and I took the kids to the local heated pool for a swim - now I do use the word 'swim' loosely because my technique leaves a lot to be desired but at least I am moving. It is rather embarrassing when your 10 year old says 'I'll race you Mum!' and you are still finishing your first 25m when he has completed his 50m and then catches up and overtakes you on his next lap.

I swam 10 laps of a 25m pool = 250m and walked another 4 laps = 100m

TOTAL: 350m MORE than I did yesterday, or last week, or probably even last year.

I'm off the couch and moving!