67: Plan Your Race Year Like a Pro: Using Macro and Micro Cycles to Peak at the Right Time

In this episode, we break down how to strategically plan your training and race calendar using macro and micro cycles — whether you’re targeting a marathon, half marathon, or speed season. We dive into how to balance volume, density, and intensity to structure your year for peak performance without burnout.

You’ll learn how to:

• Align your big-picture goals with training cycles that fit your lifestyle and seasons.
• Use volume, density, and intensity as levers to build sustainable fitness.
• Periodize your speed work, strength, and long runs for lasting progress.
• Plan key races while keeping recovery and adaptation in focus.

Listen if you want to build your training plan like a pro, understand how effort and structure work together, and get ready to perform your best when it matters most.

Resources Mentioned:

• Daniels’ Running Formula by Jack Daniels, Ph.D.
• The Science of Running by Steve Magness
• Stephen Seiler’s Endurance Training Principles (free on ResearchGate)
• NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist Manual
  

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