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EPISODE · Jan 29, 2026 · 47 MIN

How to start 2026 with the BEST strategy

from Past Your Prime · host Craig Smith - Pain Expert; Alex Keicher - Athlete; Smith Performance Center

Craig often thinks about the New Year as another point in time to analyze, commit, and change his current system. At this time of year, he spends about 50% of his time discussing goals.  Alex, on the other hand, spends 90% of his time getting hurt.Most New Year's resolutions are not goals - they are challenges. On this episode of Past Your Prime, we get back to the useful framework of identity, meaning, direction, and system. And we're gonna help you start your new chapter with a BANG!----------------------------------------------Welcome to Past Your Prime – the podcast for active adults balancing training, rehab, family, and real life.Each episode, hosts Craig Smith (PT & coach) and Alex Keicher (pro athlete & busy dad) unpack real-world strategies for overcoming injuries, staying strong, and living pain-free—even when life gets chaotic.💡 Learn more, access resources, and join our community:👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠pastyourprime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram:📲 Alex –⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@spikerkeicher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📲 Craig –⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@craigsmithPT⁠

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