This article originally posted on Active.com. By Cindra Kamphoff (our Athlete’s Audio running psychology expert) There are many benefits to setting goals. Goals direct your focus and attention. They help you remain persistent in the face of adversity. They increase your self-confidence and help you develop problem-solving strategies. They help you train smarter and harder. The bottom line is that when you set effective goals, they help you perform up to your potential. Research conducted within sport psychology suggests that the world’s...