2026 Uphill Athlete Coaches: Goal Setting Summit

About this episode

The episode discusses effective goal-setting strategies for endurance athletes with a focus on process-driven systems.

Most endurance athletes don't fail because they lack motivation—they fail because their goals are vague, unrealistic, or disconnected from their daily behaviors. In this episode of the Uphill Athlete Podcast, Steve House is joined by coaches Chantelle Robitaille and Alexa Hasman to unpack what actually makes goal-setting work over the long term. The conversation breaks down the critical differences between outcome, performance, and process goals, and explains why process-driven systems (not motivation) are the foundation of sustainable progress. The trio explores how identity, accountability, life constraints, and long-term planning shape athletic success, especially for non-professional athletes balancing work, family, and training. Listeners will learn how to build goals inside a realistic training structure, avoid common psychological traps like impostor syndrome and comparison, and design systems that hold up when motivation fades. The episode closes with a practical framework for reviewing past seasons, setting meaningful goals, and choosing the right level of support. Special Offer to Listeners: Receive free four week samples of our most popular training plans, visit…

People in this episode

Host: Steve House

Guests: Chantelle Robitaille, Alexa Hasman

Topics covered

• goal setting
• endurance athletes
• performance goals
• process goals
• athletic success
• training structure

Keywords

• goal setting
• endurance athletes
• motivation
• performance
• training plans
• impostor syndrome
• accountability

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Organizations: Uphill Athlete

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