Hi there my running friend this is Coach Claire Bartholic, the Planted Runner, and this is the

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If you've just finished a big goal race or if you're about to, now is the time to start thinking

about what to do next. And I'm not talking about signing up for your next race or putting another

big goal on the calendar, although that can be helpful.

What I'd like to explore is what to do in the first three weeks after a big goal race, because

those weeks are critical. When done correctly, this time it can not

only be restorative to your body and mind, but it can set you up perfectly to take

your fitness to a new level.

On today's episode of the Run to the Top, I'll go over some common mistakes that many

runners make in the weeks after their race that actually contribute to fitness plateaus.

I'll explain how to properly recover from your race, when to start running again, and

get you to the beginning of your next training block faster and smarter than ever before.

And all without burnout or injury.

I'll also dive into the questions that you need to answer to help you debrief and process your race. After all, there really

are no good or bad races. Each one adds to your experience at racing and taking time to

reflect on what went right and where you can improve is a

critical step in improving at your next one. To make this process even easier

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