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Assessing your current fitness is vital for progress in endurance sports. This guide highlights the importance of early fitness testing and key metrics to measure, including aerobic fitness, speed, muscular endurance, and recovery. It offers simple self-tests for athletes and encourages tracking progress to tailor training and improve performance effectively.
February is an ideal month to establish endurance goals as the New Year's rush fades. Athletes should select an A-race or challenge, break it into smaller milestones, and set monthly mini-goals. Avoid common pitfalls like vague aspirations and ensure a balance between training and personal life to maintain progress throughout the year.
