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12 Months to Marathon - Episode 79 - Simplifying Running Speak

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Send us Fan Mail🎙️ 12 Months to Marathon – Episode 79: Simplifying Running SpeakAre you overthinking the terminology in your training plan? In this episode, I dive deep into the real reason runners get overwhelmed by terms like “tempo,” “threshold,” and “floating reps”  and why none of it actually matters if you’re not applying it in real life.He shares:A brutally honest take on over-intellectualising runningWhy running by feel can take you further than fancy terms ever willThe story of how I broke sub-3 without even knowing what cadence meantHow to avoid the “gatekeeping” trap and focus on what really matters for runners over 35Why understanding your plan beats trying to impress Strava with big wordsIf you’ve ever felt confused, “not smart enough,” or like you didn’t belong in the running world because of the jargon, this episode is for you.👉 Follow John on Instagram: @12monthstomarathon 💬 DM “26.2” for coaching or join the free community in his bio 🎧 Hit play and simplify your training todaySupport the show

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