EP30 – Trust the Process: Small Actions, Big Outcomes

This week it’s just the two of us - Andy and Rich - diving into all things running, mindset, training maturity, ego, taper madness, winter motivation, and what really drives long-term progress.With Valencia Marathon just 3 weeks away, we get honest about:How small, intentional actions compound into big resultsThe power of consistency over intensityWhy most runners massively overestimate effort and underestimate recoveryThe difference between running smarter vs running harderTaper fears, niggles, and the psychology of race-weekTraining in winter and “owning the dark months”How ego can derail race prep (hello, Benidorm Half 👀)Why coaching is WAY more than a plan - it’s mindset, structure, accountability, and communityWe also talk about the importance of safety in winter running, adapting your routine, and why joining a social group or run buddy system might be the best move you make this season.Plus - we announce our FREE 5-Day Running Kickstart Challenge starting Monday 17th. Perfect for anyone wanting accountability, structure, and a fresh start as winter hits. (See link below)This episode is raw, honest, funny, and packed with takeaways you can use immediately in your training - whether you’re targeting a marathon or just lacing up again.Small actions. Smart training. Big outcomes. Tune in and let’s get stuck in.The FREE 5 Day Running Kick-start For alcohol-free & sober-curious people Who Want to ditch the booze and hit their stride! CLICK ON THE LINK AND GET SIGNED UP - ALL KICKS OFF ON MONDAY 17th November https://portal.take-a-cleanbreak.com/challenge