79. Setting Goals for Winter & 2021

Last week we chatted about the importance of the off season. We want to make sure we take time off to recover between major training blocks. However, a lot of athletes can get trapped in the all or nothing approach of training. I can’t train? Okay I will run zero miles per week. Or I don’t want to take time off, I am going to continue to train hard! We want to make sure we find a happy medium and set some goals for this winter Winter can be a tough time for training: why? What are some things that can you help stay on track? What do you not like about it? Do you ever feel like there isn’t enough time or motivation during the offseason? What are some goals you can set to help you stay on track? When should you start thinking about 2021 races and finding a path? What do the top athletes do during the winter months that set them up for success? Should Strength training be something you start to add in? Should we set goals based on weekly mileage or consistency? How do we reward ourselves for staying on track if there is no goal race? How do you stay motivated if you are stuck inside?