{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Consistency Club - Members Only Podcast","title":"The 3km Wall: Why So Many Runs Feel Awful At The Start","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/620565aa\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":516,"description":"Episode 4 of The Consistency Club Podcast explores one of the most common experiences runners go through - why the start of so many runs can feel absolutely terrible.\nAdam talks about the “3K wall” feeling that many beginner and experienced runners experience, where breathing feels awkward, legs feel heavy and your brain starts trying to convince you to stop before you’ve even properly settled into the run.\nUsing personal stories, client examples and relatable analogies, this episode covers:\nWhy the start of runs often feels harder than expectedThe mistake of panicking during uncomfortable runsWhy beginner runners misinterpret discomfort as failureHow slow running improves enjoyment and consistencyThe psychological side of running and self-beliefWhy enjoyment matters more than people realiseHow running gradually changes identity and confidenceWhy patience is one of the most important running skillsThe connection between resilience, fitness and mental healthThis episode is a reminder that difficult starts are completely normal, and that often the best part of the run comes after the point where most people would’ve stopped.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/zNdmRvN5yYiiOJ_JRlE-z5WQj5nU8ICJWWngPoTFEV4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84ZThj/MzA5NTg2ZDE1MWNh/M2RhN2UzMzM5MGE4/NDZiNi5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}