Pre-season tasks

So the time has come once again for me to complete my pre-season tasks. I've signed up to round 1 2013 & in four weeks (remember I'm finishing this round late due to my holiday) I will be starting the lean & fit program. As follows are the three pre-season tasks that mean the most to me. I have written them out & stuck them up on the wardrobe overlooking my bed. I have also signed the paper on which I have written my commitments to signify that my word is indeed my bond.

Task 1 - Get Real, No More Excuses!

Internal Excuses

• I'm not fit enough
• I don't feel like it/I'm not motivated enough
• I deserve the treat
• I'll do it later
• I'm too worn out
• I've done enough this week
• I have my period
• I won't enjoy it

External Excuses

• I don't have the time
• I'll ache at uni/work tomorrow
• I should spend my time studying instead
• It's way too hot today
• I'm on holiday, there's no equipment

My Solutions

• JFDI!! 
• Motivation is a myth & is definitely not required for working out!---- working out should be done in robot mode, just like brushing your teeth!
• Working out makes me feel better
• I DESERVE to be healthy
• I can do it if I try, history has shown this
• I'll get it out of the way so I can relax later
• I have plenty of free time, who am I kidding with that excuse?
• I study much better when I've been eating healthy & exercising
• I can work out indoors (in fact I do even when its not hot!)
• I can do bodyweight exercises without equipment

Task 2 - Take Control, Set Your Goals

1 Month Goals (10th March 2013)

• Run 5km non-stop

I will continue my current lean & strong program then swap to lean & fit when finished.

3 Month Goals (5th May 2013)

• Run 8.5km non-stop

I will follow the 12wbt program--- running twice a week at the gym & once a week at my partner's house (plus weights twice a week).

6 Month Goals (28th July 2013)

• Run 12km non-stop
• Bench-press 30kg x 12

I will follow the 12wbt program, reassessing my program at the 3 month milestone. I will potentially swap to learn to run or if I feel I'm losing too much form I will go back to lean & strong while incorporating weekend runs.

12 Month Goals (12th January 2014)

• Squat 30kg x 12
• Complete Beginners 1 Pole Dancing
• Learn to ride a bike

I will follow the 12wbt program, swapping back to lean & strong (if I have not already) once the city-to-surf is complete. I'll sign up to pole dancing lessons & my partner will teach me to bike ride.

Task 4 - Say it Out Loud

I am 100% committed to running the 12km city-to-surf.

I am 100% committed to my new healthy lifestyle.

I am 100% committed to maintaining a weight of 61-63kg.

I am 100% committed to moving forward in my fitness journey & to constantly challenging myself.

I am 100% committed to developing a healthy & positive mindset.

I am going to do this, my word is my bond.