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Two years in a row: @Westin wins the overall award for THE hotel for runners. Thanks @runnersworld for the shout out and, runners, we'll continue to do our best for you. #runwestin #movewell https://t.co/cV6NXF7PAI http://twitter.com/RunWestin/status/1214886324253184001

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I invite anyone in Vegas to join us. Only requirement is that you put your phone in airplane mode once the discussion begins.. #justshowup #runwestin #rnrvegas https://t.co/fRs8S8aLyl http://twitter.com/RunWestin/status/1192086218873417729

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Running a PR deserves a headband. Always. #runwestin #heartbreakhillrunning https://t.co/owbWyrXnpr http://twitter.com/RunWestin/status/1173304967261839369

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Bucket list item checked this morning: Run a mile with the coolest dude in the sport in the coolest city in the world. #runwestin #RunForGood https://t.co/CysAxYMSZR http://twitter.com/RunWestin/status/1172879640551182337

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Our @WestinCopleyPl Run Concierge is recovering from an injury so I'll be leading the runs from the hotel tomorrow and next Tuesday. 6:30 am. Meet in the lobby. 3 easy miles along the river followed by coffee and conversation. DM if you want to join or just show up. #runwestin http://twitter.com/RunWestin/status/1163438376869142529

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“For my final 10 days of school, I want to wear a different headband each day and have it match my outfit.” You better believe I’ll help my son accomplish this wonderful goal. #teamheadband #runwestin #playwell https://t.co/mvO7TTnNZ1 http://twitter.com/RunWestin/status/1135884991701954566

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Running @RunFlyingPig tomorrow. The last 6 weeks were erratic and spontaneous. That said, I’ve never entered a marathon so uncertain and there’s something both attractive and unnerving about it. Will simply take it one mile at a time. Any other suggestions, Twitter?? #runwestin http://twitter.com/RunWestin/status/1124711118134444032

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Talking with @runmeb on Sunday at noon. (179 Newbury St. compliments of @runnersworld.) My first two questions: “Do you believe, as I do, that you are now the Mr. Miyagi of running? And how good is ice cream?” #runwestin #runtowin https://t.co/ufId3SDEeH http://twitter.com/RunWestin/status/1115663581683625989

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@thunderroadrun @therunchat @Rashaan @MarriottBonvoy Thanks for the shout. And yup! Over 50% of our Westin Hotels now have a Run Concierge; every property offers maps. #movewell #runwestin http://twitter.com/RunWestin/status/1104907658891612160

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The Art of Goal Setting

As Westin Hotel’s Global RunWestin Concierge, I meet a lot of runners. It’s a privilege, really, to have the opportunity to speak to hundreds of runners on race weekends. What’s surprising, however, is just how many of those runners have only one goal. And 9 times out of 10, the goal is time-related: “I want to break 2 hours.” I’ll probe a bit to see if the runner has any other goals, but it’s rare when they do. Having goals outside of a time goal and actually writing them down can set you up for success more than you may realize. Here are my top 3 tips for proper goal setting.

WRITE IT DOWN

I’ve read enough material to support how important it is to write down your goals. Some studies show that people are 50% more likely to achieve their goals if they just write it down. 50%! So if you have only one goal for race day, do yourself a favor and write it down.

SET A GOAL WHICH HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH YOUR “TIME”

A lot of runners just want to have a “good time” as opposed to a “fast time.”  Consider setting a goal like “I will high five at least 15 spectators on the course.” A goal like this may help you feel more present and connected throughout the race.

AVOID THE WORD “SHOULD”

I cringe when a runner says, “I trained really hard so I should be able to break 2 hours.” What if the weather is awful? What if you trip? What if your stomach doesn’t cooperate? There are so many variables which go into an ideal race day. Instead of “should,” substitute “try.” The word “try” will account for variables outside of your control and better set you up for success.

Above all, have fun. Race days can be hard and require a lot of grit, but if you’re not enjoying yourself, what’s the point of racing?

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Remember that video where Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg try to make each other laugh? We just did that with @runmeb and @des_linden but the jokes had to be about running. Video coming later and here’s hoping this is merely the first of more. Des and Meb’s comedic timing is very underrated. #runwestin #playwell #runningjokes https://ift.tt/2zAYYTH

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They gave out balloons at the Spurs’ game. #playwell #runtowin #runwestin https://ift.tt/2RslZPy

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Not Boston. #runwestin #movewell https://ift.tt/2OMwECt

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It’s going to be a lot easier to run on The Strip in about one hour. #runwestin #rnrvegas https://t.co/kfI10xBnWX http://twitter.com/RunWestin/status/1061757268847353858

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Perk of the job: getting to host and get to know more elite runners at our hotels. To my right is a human who ran a 3:49 MILE indoors about a year ago. Let that sink in for a few seconds. He’s racing the mile tomorrow AND the mile in Hawaii that my kiddos are doing. (I asked him to make me look cool when we meet again in Honolulu.) And to my left is the human who will win tonight’s 5k in Vegas. I’ll post his winning line pose in about 46 minutes. #runwestin #movewell #rnrvegas https://ift.tt/2z0Ifsz

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Some finish lines are more entertaining than others. #rnrvegas #runwestin #teamheadband https://t.co/GnANvr0cQm http://twitter.com/RunWestin/status/1060939668785651712

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A massive congrats to @jwardy21 for being the first American gentleman to cross the finish line in NYC today (and to every other runner who also opted to run 26.2 this morning.) Jared averaged a 4:52 mile for the last 5k of the race. 😳😳 Jared, like so many of the best, happens to be an even better person than he is a runner. And you better believe I’ll try to rock a stache like he does on my next PR attempt. #runwestin #nycmarathon #stache https://ift.tt/2F4Csbb