Some things to consider....
1. What are your main goals for the year? - Define your goals accurately. Maybe the goal is to simply complete a certain race distance for the first time; or perhaps it is more of a performance goal and you are aiming for a new Personal Best.
2. Choose your timeline by designating the race(s) where you are going to accomplish your goal(s). These races will be your "A" races and they are the main focus of your training plan.
3. It is generally thought best to separate your "A" races by at least 12weeks so as not to hinder your race with ill-timed tapering or peaks during training.
4. Choose some training races to slot in between the "A" races. These will be your "B" races and should still demand some effort and may be have similar aspects to your "A" race, but will not be as crucial and generally not as long as your goal race(s).
5. Choose a "C" race or two to keep you training and keep you in the game. These races should be more for fun, and can even be a chance to do what you love (run), without the pressures of performance and measurement.
6. Be sure that "B" and "C" races do not interfere with proper training, tapering and rest/recovery for your "A" races!
Most Importantly: Stay healthy!
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