The beginning of a calendar year represents new beginnings and re-evaluation, and for runners in particular, January is the time to set new goals. Whether it's to complete new race distance, to run a faster time, to lose weight, or to eat healthier, the end goal is for self-improvement.

If you are one of the many who have eagerly set a goal and are finding it difficult to stay committed, don't give up! On this week's episode of The Shakeout we chat with sports nutritionist Jen Sygo and sports psychologist Kim Dawson who provide expert advice on setting realistic nutrition and fitness goals and, more importantly, on what to do if you get off-track.