256. Missed Your Running Goals This Year? Here's How to Start the New Year Strong with Dr. Duane Scotti

USE CODE: STRONG100 for $100 off the Healthy Runner Strength Program   Missed Your Running Goals this Year?  Here's how to start a new year strong.   Let's get real about a topic that is often overlooked in the running world - What to do when you don't meet your yearly running goals.  If you're feeling frustrated or embarrassed right about now, this is for you!   Whether you're coming up short of your goals (consistency, miles, time on the clock, qualifying for a race) or things really aren't going as you expected, I'm here to help you navigate this moment with gratitude, resilience, and strategy.   My year didn't go as I had expected and I had a super tough year in 2017 (during my first marathon), but it led to some of my biggest wins the next 5 years - all because I leaned on these strategies.  You'll hear how to finish a down year with the right mindset, stay committed to your fitness and health goals, and use this time to reset and refocus so you can adjust to next year's plan based on this year's lessons.   And remember, if you're still staying active, you're making progress.  I promise you this experience is all part of your journey to success as a runner!   I cover the following and a bit more: - Reminding yourself that every runner faces low years - Mindset shifts to help you show up as an ambassador of health and wellness (even if you're not feeling your best) - How to make strategic changes to plan for next year - Tips for starting your year as strong as possible - Why gratitude is one of the most important practices -  especially when things aren't going as you expected   I hope this episode inspires you to stay dedicated to your growth as a runner to maintain a strong mind, a strong body, so you can just keep running!   Structured, consistent strength training specific for runners solves 90% of running performance and injury problems.     My Christmas gift to you for listening to this episode to start the new year strong…   Get $100 off the Healthy Runner Strength Program using code: STRONG100 here!   Reset for the new year and learn How to Grow as a Runner here!   Listen to my previous episode on 6 Steps to Get Winter Strong here!   Listen to my previous episode on why strength training is your foundation for running here!   Listen to my previous episode on how to build a solid foundation for your race with base training here!   Want Dr. Duane to answer your question on the podcast?  Submit questions here   Want to work with Dr. Duane as your running physical therapist and coach with structured rehab, strength, nutrition, and a run plan with full support and accountability to develop a strong running body?  Book a call and learn more about Strong Body Coaching here!   Connect with Dr. Duane: - Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner - Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community - Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - [email protected] - www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website