How to Set Long-Term Running Goals (And Actually Achieve Them)

How do you plan a running goal that's 2, 3, or even 5 years away and stay motivated long enough to hit it? This week, Michael Doyle and Katelyn Tocci answer listener questions on long-term goal setting for distance runners: the right mindset, how to structure your training years, and when to make the jump from half marathons to the full.

0:00 Intro — Alex's Wedding Month & What's Coming
8:23 This Week's Topic: Long-Term Goal Setting
9:22 Sponsor: Lagoon Sleep Pillows
11:13 How to Submit Your Questions
12:35 Q1: Eric's Sub-2:58:50 Marathon Goal (Stockholm)
31:33 Q2: Connor's 5-Year Great South Run Plan (Portsmouth)
47:42 Q3: Megan's 3:45 Marathon Training Plan (Florida)
58:32 Q4: George's Path From Half to Full Marathon (Denver)
1:07:18 Outro, YouTube & Run Club Updates

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