According to Forbes, studies have shown that less than 25% of people actually stay committed to their resolutions after just 30 days, and only 8% accomplish them.
So did I achieve my set objectives for 2018? Not all, but I am contented with the outcomes.
- To lose 5 kg by Jun (lost 5kg in 2017 and will try to lose another 5 in 2018). [Only manage to lose 2kg but rebounded during the festive year end]
- To train and retain Gold Grade for IPPT (Apr). [Achieved]
- To participate and complete Craze Ultra 101km (Sep) within 20H. [Achieved PB 18H]
- To participate and complete an overseas/local marathon at 5:30H? (TBC) [Only manage to complete at 5:37H]
So perhaps setting too many resolutions might have diluted my focus and commitments.... So for 2019, I will be setting 2 goals for this year. Hopefully I can achieve them (and also achieve weight lost and gold standards along the way).
- To clock a PB for my marathon [aiming to run faster than (1) 4:19H (overseas), or 5:14H (local PB)].
- To finish Craze Ultra marathon... if possible FASTER & STRONGER that previous year, if not, completing it will still be fine to me :)