Episode 33: What Actually Matters in Trail Running: 3 Things I Care About More Than Pace

What actually matters in training? Honestly…not your pace.In this episode, I’m talking about the three things I care about more than pace when it comes to trail running and coaching: consistency over perfection, effort over pace, and joy over comparison.I get into what consistency really means when life doesn’t go to plan, why so many runners go too hard on easy days, and how comparison can quietly chip away at something you used to enjoy. I also talk about why honest feedback matters so much, whether that’s with a coach or just with yourself, and how these three things shape the way I coach athletes.This episode is for the runner who’s been too hard on herself for missing a run, questioning whether easy effort is “enough,” or feeling thrown off by what everyone else seems to be doing.In this episode, I talk about:Why consistency matters more than a perfect weekWhat consistency really looks like with running, strength training, and honest feedbackWhy easy effort needs to actually be easyHow going too hard too often can leave you tired, plateaued, and frustratedThe role of effort in both training and real lifeWhy joy matters more than comparisonHow to check in with yourself when training starts to feel heavyQuestions to ask yourself after this episode:Am I being consistent?Am I putting the right effort in the right places?Am I still finding joy in this?If this episode hit home, share it with a friend, send it to your group chat, and leave a rating or review so more everyday trail runners can find the show.Enjoying the show?If this episode resonated, share it with a friend. Make sure you’re following or subscribed so you don’t miss future episodes. Ratings and reviews help more than you know.See episodes 4, 16, 19, 25 and 31 to dive into effort and data.Follow me on InstagramVisit my website: www.sunrisetrailscoaching.comWant to work together? Learn about 1:1 CoachingFree guide: What’s In My Pack? Download here