I started December with a big goal, a training plan, and the belief that this time it would be different. Spoiler alert: winter, burnout, and real life had other plans. In The Training Journal: Volume 2025, Issue 12, I break down my December training and the lessons that mattered more than the miles.
Month: January 2026
New Year, Same Me: Planting Seeds in Winter Instead of Burning Out by February
Every January, I sit down with big goals and even bigger optimism. This year, I’m doing something different. Instead of “new year, new me, go hard immediately,” I’m choosing to slow down, reflect, and set intentions that actually fit my life. Inspired by winter’s natural rhythm, lessons from burnout, and what I’ve learned about my brain and body, this post explores why rest isn’t failure - and how flexibility, connection, and curiosity are shaping my approach to 2026.
RD on the Run 