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training is a journey. Just like any journey it is important to know your
destination. If you are unsure of how to get to your destination then it is
important to find someone who has been there before to give you some guidance. To
insure that you get there it important to have a good compass that is oriented
to true north and have an up to date road map. It helps to know how much time
you have to get there. Do you have to get there in a hurry or can you take your
time and stop along the way to get some rest. Recognize that there are many
ways to get the destination, it you do not have the compass oriented to true
north then it will be a chaotic and confusing journey. The true north of training is training that is
principle driven, not method or exercise driven. Magnetic north changes
constantly. The magnetic north of training are fads and weird exercises that
look interesting but do not advance you toward your destination. Don’t lose the
compass if you want to get to the destination.
