Reward System
When I started training for my first sprint triathlon I set up the rewards system you see below. My goal was to control my spending so that I would not go on a shopping spree right away and buy all-things-fitness before I knew I would actually use them all. Well, I think my idea worked a little too much. I learned how to survive without a lot of fitness necessities and now here I am closing in on my first triathlon with just the bare minimums and an empty pocket book. (Planning a wedding will do that to ya, too!) But that’s alright.
I am not going to delete this page because I would like to eventually stock up on some fantastic fitness products in the next year as I continue on my quest to be a more, how-do-you-say, fitness-like person? Since I have not yet finished the triathlon I don’t qualify as any sort of a triathlete yet… but I do hope in the future I will be able to call myself a triathlete. And then I can really start rewarding myself on a regular basis with some of the goodies you see below.
2007 GOALS
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November goal: Run in Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot (5k)Reward: ipod shuffle, may receive it for Christmas first! |
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December goals: Maintain weight through holidays. Continue following training plan. Run in Jungle Bell Run (5k).Reward: 30 min full body massage, winter fitness outfit |
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January goals: Continue to follow training plan religiously.
Reward: Garmin watch |
Long-Term Goals:
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Registering for Angel Sprint Triathlon in April 2008 with confidence and excitement: A whole new outfit for the big day! |
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Finishing the triathlon:
Being in the best shape of my life for my wedding day and a few new outfits for the honeymoon! |
10 Comments so far...
melbean Says:
That’s awesome! Way to trick yourself 
Very good goals/rewards
karlmccracken Says:
Fantastic idea! If only I had your discipline for the delayed gratification.
What’s in a strawtini? Looks fantastic . . .
runningkate Says:
I love this idea… do you mind if I ‘borrow’ it?? It’s awesome!!!
PS - and I love the new layout of your page, everything looks great!
Runner’s High with Running Kate » Tacky Tuesday Says:
[...] Nothing much new… just working on my reward system!! I love this idea, thanks Liz for letting me borrow it! I haven’t been able to stop thinking about what I want to achieve and what I’ll get myself for doing it. It has definitely gotten my spirits up and my mind more focused to achieve more! [...]
R . U . N . » eat, drink, sleep, & SMILE Says:
[...] I’ll have to put up some pics from our Outer Banks vacation - it was so beautiful outdoors! I’m also going to take Little Liz’s idea and work up my own little Reward System - what a great idea! She is so creative [...]
Kate Says:
PSST… I’ve got a garmin I haven’t used more than 2 times and it is brand new. I think it’s the 201. Willing to sell it… (still have box and everything) if u make ur goal of course!
