Training, coaching and Learning

It's my first year of proper race planning. I've got some big running goals I want to achieve in next few years (UTMB / UTMF / Western Mac / etc). I need to ensure I am properly prepared and ready to qualify for some of these events to meet the entry requirements.

TLDR; Learn what motivates you to run, be it Strava Crowns (KOMs), Nature, Air, whatever it may be find your reason for running. What's the goal - Speed, distance, time? Do some research backed by science to improve yourself and table up a training plan that fits YOUR life and something that MOTIVATES you.If you're to take one thing from this, think to make yourself Training Schedule (Weekly / Monthly Google Sheet)

Running form is important but don't get too caught up on it if you run pain free and feels good.

If you lack discipline, coaches will be amazing for you. If you are self motivated to get out running and also to learn, then maybe you're better off alone.