The Endurance Drive Podcast Episode 108: Goal Mapping for 2026!
Nov 27, 2025
In this episode, the hosts dive into the art of goal mapping, offering insights for planning your next sports season. They discuss the vulnerability of sharing goals and how it can enhance accountability. With personal stories, like cycling the Haute Route and returning to sport post-pregnancy, they emphasize finding a motivating 'why' and the importance of community support. Listen for tips on creating low-friction training weeks and identifying barriers to success. Plus, they encourage all listeners to complete a goal mapping worksheet!
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Goal Mapping Grounds Your Season
- Goal mapping creates a clear foundation that aligns athlete, coach, and life demands before training begins.
- Writing goals exposes subconscious motivations and helps design realistic steps toward outcomes.
Assess Feasibility Before Committing
- Sit down and list the specific training steps and weekly time required before committing to a big goal like an Ironman.
- Use that plan to test whether your job, family, and logistics realistically allow the necessary sessions.
Layer Goals To Maintain Momentum
- Use A, B, C goals so you can pivot within a race when conditions change and still retain purpose.
- Defining why the goal matters ensures the motivation lasts through hard winter sessions.
