Monday 13 August 2012

Marginal Gains!

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Marginal Gains: this is the lesson I learnt from the Olympics . When asked what's been making the difference for the Team GB cycling team , Chris Boardman said it came down to "Marginal Gains" ...lots of small changes that came together to make a big difference.

When asked after the 5,000m whats been the key to his success Mo Farah said that he started doing the small things that make a difference , Ice baths , sleeping in the afternoon. Obviously he still been doing over 120 miles a week but it's been the small things that make a difference.

It got me thinking if small things make a big difference then this can work in the reverse. It's the small things that can sabotage your efforts, that one occasional beer or burger. My future focus is therefore going to be on identifying Marginal Gains as well as Losses.

Two things I did today to work towards my goals (gains) : had a after work walk and resisted the urge to go for a run (rest).

Two things I did today to detract away from my goals: didn't push my steps above 10,000 which is my daily minimum. Also drank 3 330mm beers which where coors light ...but still !! Not Good!

Got to keep an eye on this theory!

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