#221 - A Behind-the-Scenes Coaching Call on Creating Consistency in Training

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. This 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. EPISODE OUTLINE:00:00 Introduction and Background00:29 Early Running Journey05:14 Inconsistency and Lack of Knowledge06:08 Retirement and Increased Focus on Running08:07 Interest in Running Technique10:10 Discovering the Importance of Relaxation in Running13:27 Exploring Different Running Philosophies21:12 The 80-20 Principle and Training Intensity23:59 The Importance of Listening to Your Body24:56 Laying the Foundation for Consistent Running26:01 The Importance of Stacking Workouts27:11 The Purpose of Today's Training28:10 Prioritizing Shorter, Faster Runs29:00 The 10K as a Stepping Stone31:05 From Rehabilitation to Performance-Based Training32:23 Motivation for Shorter, Faster Runs33:01 Handling Increased Volume and Intensity36:01 The Impact of Trail Running on Fatigue and Strength38:18 The Skill of Trail Running41:03 The Benefits of Running on Uneven Terrain42:26 The Importance of Running on Dirt SurfacesTAKEAWAYSConsistency 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.Technique plays a crucial role in running efficiency. Paying attention to relaxation and releasing tension in the body can lead to improved performance and a state of flow.Exploring different running philosophies and approaches can provide valuable insights and help refine your training methods.The 80-20 principle, which involves spending 80% of training time at low intensity and 20% at high intensity, has been observed in elite athletes across various endurance sports.Listening to your body and adjusting training based on how you feel is essential for long-term success and injury prevention. Laying a strong foundation is crucial for consistent running.Stacking workouts and building resilience is key to becoming a robust and capable athlete.Prioritizing shorter, faster runs can help improve speed and performance.Trail running can lead to increased fatigue and strength due to the varied terrain and footstrike.Running on dirt surfaces can be more comfortable and easier on the body compared to pavement.TRANSCRIPT:https://share.transistor.fm/s/b72f7105/transcript.txtMORE FROM RELAXED RUNNING:Website: www.relaxedrunning.com/getstartedPODCAST INFO:Podcast Website: www.relaxedrunning.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MMfLsQ...RSS: https://feeds.transistor.fm/relaxed-r...SOCIALS:- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/relaxedrunning- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relaxed_run...