Can YOU Keep Progressing?

Chasing Big Goals: The Journey to Running Success

Setting big goals can feel intimidating—but it’s also one of the most powerful ways to shape your daily actions and keep you motivated.

In this episode, Coach Jay reflects on his recent racing experiences at the Drake Relays US Masters Mile Championship and the Labor Day Road Race. He shares honest insights from aiming high (trying to win both the mile and 800 at Drake, and chasing a sub-15 5K), what the results taught him, and how those lessons apply to every runner chasing their own ambitious targets.

You’ll hear about:

• Why setting big goals is really about framing what you’re responsible for today
• How adjusting mileage and nutrition led to real progress
• The visualization technique that helped him believe he was a sub-15 guy again
• Why embracing the process (even when you fall just short) builds resilience
• The importance of truly easy running as you age
• Common strength-training mistakes runners make—and what to do instead

Whether you’re chasing a PR or just trying to stay consistent, this episode offers practical mindset shifts and training wisdom from someone who’s been in the trenches.

Hit play, and let’s chase those big goals the smart way.

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