Stay on track!

Alright, so I am at the gym today, right? I am doing my program when I met a friend of mine (who is clearly "more seasoned" with his gym workout). He starts showing me a few different ways to do pushups and then a few other exercises. As my ambition is to become stronger, I was easily caught up in his exercises (weight and reps), rather than going back and focusing on what I need to do to move forward and build momentum. It is easy to forget that he is rooted into his way of training, which clearly shows...just check out his biceps or abs (the next time you are at Träningscenter in Tranås, Sweden).

I started to think how this might happen at the range. How many times do you come to me for a lesson, get your drills and when you start practicing, get "caught up" in a better player's practice routine. You might look at what they are doing and change your practice. Then you might see another player doing something else and think "That player is definitely better than me, so why shouldn't I start doing what HE/SHE is doing..." This can easily get you side-tracked and start creating confusion with your progress. My advice is (1) Go see your coach (the one you have built a relationship with and are committed to) (2) get your drills (3) When you are tempted to socialize on the range or get side-tracked, stop your practice and go do something else (i.e. short game practice or play a few holes). The point is to keep focused on YOUR program because it should be designed just for YOU (not your neighbor). Your program should take into account your physical ability/limitations, your short game test results, your stock-shot test results, your average score, handicap, goals and time available for play/practice, among others. Your program should include time for evaluations, new challenges and goals and a way to measure your progress.

Good Luck and Stay committed to YOU!

Steven