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?
…Training
All things training. Mostly advice and tips but maybe questions, general comments, or who knows what else.
Winter running
It figures this would be the year I’m late bringing this post back to the top. At least here in Wisconsin, it seems like winter has been here for a while. Still, it’s never too late for those winter running reminders.
As always, the bottom line is that you can safely run through the winter with a few precautions and maybe an occasional exception that might keep you indoors.
…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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