MM in Motion - Deload & Planning the Next Training Block

 In this MM in Motion, I talk through a conscious decision: easing off the running pedal in December so I can come back stronger, not just fitter. It’s about shifting from “go hard every week” to a more realistic balance between running, strength training, family and creating Mere Mortals content.(00:00) – Early morning intro & new setup(00:57) – 14–15 weeks of effort and the need for a break(01:25) – New balance: less running, more lifting & weekly training structure(02:23) – Family changes, limited time & being realistic with goals(03:09) – Planning a quieter Mere Mortals week & Q1 content reset(03:40) – Using December to plan book reviews, interviews & training blocks(04:23) – Weakness in long-term planning & danger of “just week-to-week” training(05:13) – Wrapping up & heading into a longer run despite the deloadConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcasts/  Connect with Mere Mortals:https://community.stan.store/meremortals/Website: https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/Rm9Nw8uVgHTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcasts/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastsValue 4 Value Support:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcast