About this episode
In this episode, we’re talking about how to plan out your race calendar! Most races now require signing up months, if not almost a year, in advance. We’ll guide you through how to plan out goal races, how often to race, and more. You will learn: ✅ How to pick races based on your goals ✅ Why racing a variety of distances can be beneficial ✅ How to approach several races in one season ✅ Racing frequency for beginners vs experienced runners ✅ How to run back-to-back marathons ✅ How often can you race half marathons ✅ How long do you need to prepare for an ultra? ✅ How to structure a racing calendar for BQing ✅ How to plan around race lotteries ✅ How to use tune-up races in training Thank you to our sponsors: ➡️ Shokz: Open ear headphones so you can enjoy your music or audiobook while staying safe and aware of your surroudnings. Use code RUNTOTHEFINISH for $10 off at https://shokz.com?utm_source=TLR&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=podcast Let’s stay connected: ➡️ Join our community at patreon.com/treadlightlyrunning ➡️ Tread Lightly Running Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treadlightlyrunning / ➡️ Laura Norris Running on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauranorrisrunning / ➡️ Hundreds of evidence-based training tips on Laura’s website: https://lauranorrisrunning.com/ ➡️ Run to the Finish on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runtothefinish/?hl=en ➡️ Thousands of running gear reviews and training guides: https://runtothefinish.com/