January has a way of making everyone hit reset — whether they planned to or not. In this episode, we chat about why New Year’s resolutions so often fall apart, and why it’s usually not a motivation issue, but an approach problem. Instead of trying to overhaul your whole self, we talk about using January as a chance to pause, reflect, and make a few smart adjustments.
Focus on what went right last year and keep that in play, adjust the few bits that went wrong. If a lot went wrong, then why? We offer some sound advice to help fix solutions permanently
Then the guys dig into the mindset shift that comes with a new year, especially for athletes. Races that once felt miles away suddenly feel close, motivation spikes, and the urge to do more kicks in. We unpack why keeping things simple tends to work better than going all-in, how “boring” habits actually move the needle, and why high motivation doesn’t automatically mean more training is the answer.
On the training side, we talk about this time of year being less about race-specific prep and more about pushing thresholds and making real physiological progress. It’s about building a bigger engine, doubling down on the basics, and nudging the dial forward without rushing ahead. The flashy stuff can wait — because what you do now sets the ceiling for everything that comes later.
You don’t win races in January — but you can definitely lose them
