Week 44 - 2025 Weekly Athlete Talk NYC Marathon Week! Goal Setting and Off Season Success

In this episode, Coach Ken discusses the excitement surrounding New York City Marathon week, emphasizing the importance of preparation and mental readiness for athletes. He introduces the concept of goal setting for the off-season, highlighting the need for a structured approach to achieve fitness objectives. The conversation shifts to the balance between intensity and recovery in training, stressing the significance of not overloading the body. Finally, Coach Ken looks ahead to 2026, sharing plans for community engagement and coaching opportunities.takeawaysIt's New York City Marathon week!Athletes should unwind and taper before the race.Goal setting is crucial for off-season success.Bring a pen and paper for goal setting discussions.Focus on being consistently good, not occasionally great.Train to run, not run to train.Balance intensity and recovery in training.Save intense efforts for the right days.Exciting plans are in place for 2026.Enjoy every mile of the marathon experience. Follow Along!www.givinitatri.comhttps://www.facebook.com/GivinItATriOfficialhttps://www.instagram.com/givin_it_a_tri/https://www.youtube.com/@GivinItATri