MM in Motion - Taking a step back to improve

A candid walk-and-talk about the power of a deload week, when to pull back, how much to cut, and why recovery is a competitive advantage. I share my own numbers (gym and running) and the mindset shift that stops you waiting “till the wheels fall off.”(00:00) – Walk & iced-coffee intro(00:57) – Old mindset: “train till the wheels fall off”(01:15) – My numbers: gym ↓ from ~4h→~3h; weights lighter(01:42) – Running volume: ~30–40km → ~10–15km(02:25) – Ageing & recovery reality check(02:47) – Philosophy: step back to go longer, stronger(03:08) – Plan it: monthly & annual cycles(03:42) – Deload ≠ doing nothing; be smartConnect 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