Reviewing your season can be an incredibly in-depth and painstaking exercise. It's no surprise, then, that most people simply opt to skip this step. Why spend time thinking about what didn't work, when you can go sign up for a bunch of races!?

One word: Opportunity. As tempting as it is to follow our social media heroes in their quest for excellence, we have our own paths to create. You are your own best resource for where to go next. Your body has shown what it can and can't do. When it can work, and when it needs to rest.

Your races and key workouts are full of data that reveal your potential — but we have to be willing to look inwards in order to unlock these opportunities. Here is a simple three part framework that can put you on track.

• Stop: The Process of Elimination
• Start: Additions with Maximum Outcomes
• Continue: What Momentum can You Continue