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when running faster down hills, keeping my upper body forward a bit, over the hips, and feet in a fairly quick turnover, and have fun.

When you have things figured out you really don’t. I changed up a lot of my beliefs in training and coaching and it really paid off

I learned you can get better as an athlete in a lot of different ways by setting different goals throughout the year. Having a diversity of goals not only keeps me improving consistently as a runner and an athlete generally, but it also makes the journey a more interesting and happier one.

I learned that I enjoy the process more when I give myself time to build fitness slowly after an injury rather than rush into the workouts I thought I need to get ready for a race.

Progress isn’t linear. After having my best running year in 2018, I have had possibly the worst in terms of times, race completion and injury avoidance. All said, excited for 2020.

That I don’t have to keep competing with the runner that I used to be, that still running and being healthy in my 60’s is pretty cool too.

If you’re not naturally talented and are also middle-aged, coming back from injury takes a really long time – be patient!

don’t take yourself too seriously

Being a husband, father, teacher, coach, and a family man, consistency is key. Run often, sometimes fast!

Top thing learned — don’t start a training cycle already behind the eight-ball. A plan to “catch up as you go” makes for a pretty difficult training cycle — lots of more difficult runs than I wished for and too many disappointing training days (missed paces, etc.). Set goals that push you, but make smart decisions about what your plan and target should be. Especially if you’ve been at it a while, you know your body!