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Planning Your Annual Race Calendar

 

Want to plan your race calendar like a pro without getting race disappointment, burned out, injured, or having FOMO?

 

 

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​​In this episode, our very own Coach LaToya will cover:

  1. Best recommendations and approach for planning your annual race calendar
  2. How many races should you run in a year?
  3. How much time do you have between running races?
  4. What if you are not a competitive runner…do you need to plan in advance still?
  5. How do I get over FOMO?

 

Previous Episodes with Coach LaToya:

 

Episode 91

Why Tapering Before a Race is Important

https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/why-tapering-before-a-race-is-important/ 

 

Episode 78

How to stay motivated during your training while your race is still weeks away

Running Mindset with Coach Latoya

https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/running-mindset-with-coach-latoya/ 

 

Episode 30

How To Find Time To Run Without Mom Guilt: https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/how-to-find-time-to-run-without-mom-guilt/

 

Previous episodes and resources mentioned in this episode:

 

Episode 50

Training Cycles Running 

https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/training-cycles-running-run-planning-in-2021/

 

Episode 105

What Is Base Training In Running?

https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/what-is-base-training-in-running/ 

 

 

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Duane Scotti, PT, PhD, DPT

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Board Certified, OCS

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