Chasing Big Goals: The Journey to Running SuccessSetting big goals can feel intimidating—but it’s also one of the most powerful ways to shape your daily actions and keep you motivated.In this episode, Coach Jay reflects on his recent racing experiences at the Drake Relays US Masters Mile Championship and the Labor Day Road Race. He shares honest insights from aiming high (trying to win both the mile and 800 at Drake, and chasing a sub-15 5K), what the results taught him, and how those lessons apply to every runner chasing their own ambitious targets.You’ll hear about:<ul><li>Why setting big goals is really about framing what you’re responsible for today</li><li>How adjusting mileage and nutrition led to real progress</li><li>The visualization technique that helped him believe he was a sub-15 guy again</li><li>Why embracing the process (even when you fall just short) builds resilience</li><li>The importance of truly easy running as you age</li><li>Common strength-training mistakes runners make—and what to do instead</li></ul>Whether you’re chasing a PR or just trying to stay consistent, this episode offers practical mindset shifts and training wisdom from someone who’s been in the trenches.Hit play, and let’s chase those big goals the smart way.#Running #GoalSetting #MastersRunning #TrainingTips #CoachJay

Chasing Big Goals: The Journey to Running Success Setting big goals can feel intimidating—but it’s also one of the most powerful ways to shape your daily actions and keep you motivated. In this episode, Coach Jay reflects on his recent racing experiences at the Drake Relays US Masters Mile Championship and the Labor Day Road Race. He shares honest insights from aiming high (trying to win both the mile and 800 at Drake, and chasing a sub-15 5K), what the results taught him, and how those lessons apply to every runner chasing their own ambitious targets. You’ll hear about:Why setting big goals is really about framing what you’re responsible for todayHow adjusting mileage and nutrition led to real progressThe visualization technique that helped him believe he was a sub-15 guy againWhy embracing the process (even when you fall just short) builds resilienceThe importance of truly easy running as you ageCommon strength-training mistakes runners make—and what to do insteadWhether you’re chasing a PR or just trying to stay consistent, this episode offers practical mindset shifts and training wisdom from someone who’s been in the trenches. Hit play, and let’s chase those big goals the smart way. #Running #GoalSetting #MastersRunning #TrainingTips #CoachJay

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Episode 23: The Making of an Olympian Series: Olympians Endure Soul Crushing Defeat

Episode 22: The Making of an Olympian Series; Olympians Feel Like They Belong

Episode 21: The making of an Olympian Series: Finding Peace in the Storm

Episode 20: The Making of an Olympian Series

Episode 19: Talking coaching, running and the internal game with my first coach: my Dad

Episode 19: Talking coaching, running and the internal game with my first coach: my Dad.

Episode 18: Holiday Training/Nutrition and Sleep tips and birthing something new this Christmas.

Episode 17: A fresh view of competition

Episode 16: How to lean out

Episode 15: A Healthy Outlook on Leaning Out

Managing negative thoughts on the run and useful montras

Episode 14: Managing negative thoughts on the run and useful montras

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