It's the start of the new year and of course that means reflection and goal planning.

So, on today's Run to the Top, I'm going to go over how to plan the optimal year of training and why it's critical to do this now. You'll learn:

• what happens when you don't make a strategic plan for your goals,
• how and when to mix up your distances and your training, and
• what a well-planned yearly calendar looks like for marathoners, half marathoners, and 5k or 10k racers.

If you've struggled to make constant progress or find yourself in a constant cycle of lack of motivation and excited about training, this is the perfect lesson for you.

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