What to do after setting your goal
2025 is here. You’ve likely already chosen some goals for the year. You’ve probably laid out the plan to accomplish these goals.
Now, what?
…Ask me anything
It’s that time again! Your chance to ask me anything you would like. As I always mention, this is always one of my favorite things to do. Apparently, you like it also because the private feedback I got 6 months ago was clearly in favor of doing this twice a year.
Almost nothing is off limits. Feel free to ask me about training, racing, what’s going on at HillRunner.com, or anything else. This is my invitation to you to ask whatever you would like.
…Mix it up
Recently, I ran a 5K cross country race. It was a very team oriented event and it was my first true cross country race in 15 years that I felt like I could take seriously and focus on being competitive.
This was a ton of fun and something I would encourage everyone to do.
…There are very few absolutes in running
Consistency pays big dividends.
Don’t tell this to social media influencers but that’s the only absolute I can think of off the top of my head in the running world.
…Four running talents
Most people, runners and otherwise, think of talent as one thing: the natural ability to run fast.
While this is definitely a talent, I believe there are other talents that make runners who they are.
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