{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Relaxed Running","title":"#221 - A Behind-the-Scenes Coaching Call on Creating Consistency in Training","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2877,"description":"Whether we're dealing with injury, niggles, lack of motivation or simply trying to find space in our lives for the running training required to improve - most of us at some point in our lives have struggled with training consistently. In today's one-to-one coaching call, I speak to an athlete of mine on how we've created consistency in his training over the last 7-months.\nThis week's episode features a coaching call with Relaxed Running Athlete, Mark McCallum. Mark was a 1500m runner as a teenager but stepped away after a few years to focus on a 30+ Year career as an Air Force Pilot. Since Mark and I have started working together we've made some significant changes to the way we approach his training which has led to some really promising break throughs in his running performance.\nEPISODE OUTLINE:\n00:00 Introduction and Background\n00:29 Early Running Journey\n05:14 Inconsistency and Lack of Knowledge\n06:08 Retirement and Increased Focus on Running\n08:07 Interest in Running Technique\n10:10 Discovering the Importance of Relaxation in Running\n13:27 Exploring Different Running Philosophies\n21:12 The 80-20 Principle and Training Intensity\n23:59 The Importance of Listening to Your Body\n24:56 Laying the Foundation for Consistent Running\n26:01 The Importance of Stacking Workouts\n27:11 The Purpose of Today's Training\n28:10 Prioritizing Shorter, Faster Runs\n29:00 The 10K as a Stepping Stone\n31:05 From Rehabilitation to Performance-Based Training\n32:23 Motivation for Shorter, Faster Runs\n33:01 Handling Increased Volume and Intensity\n36:01 The Impact of Trail Running on Fatigue and Strength\n38:18 The Skill of Trail Running\n41:03 The Benefits of Running on Uneven Terrain\n42:26 The Importance of Running on Dirt Surfaces\n\nTAKEAWAYS\nConsistency is a common challenge for many runners. Developing a consistent routine requires a combination of factors, including understanding your body, focusing on technique, and finding intrinsic motivation.\nTechnique plays a crucial role in...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/rZRiXnnPxgimNX9Cd66PRvQ0BNLOycBU4PLLGhjQnvc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/Lzk5OTYvMTY5OTIz/MjMwNy1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}