S2E4 - Nick and Faye talk about the "delightful" British weather and running in it, plus they dive into their recent races at Winter Trail, Coed Y Brenin and Brecon to Cardiff Xtreme!

Send us Fan MailSummaryIn this episode, Nick and Faye discuss the current weather conditions and the challenges of running in the rain and their coaching tip of the week is encouraging runners to embrace training in bad weather to build resilience. Faye discusses her next race at Forest of Dean and her goal of setting a personal best. In this conversation, Nick Hancock shares his experience of participating in the Brecon to Cardiff Ultra Marathon. He discusses the toughness of the race and the challenges he faced, particularly with uphill climbs and boggy areas. Nick also talks about the mindset shift he had during the race, where he decided to race and started overtaking other runners. He reflects on the positive impact of a strong mindset and the areas he can improve for future races. Nick concludes by discussing the last climb of the race and his overall positive experience with Run Walk Crawl events.TakeawaysEmbrace training in bad weather to build resilience and be prepared for race day conditions.Focus on running by effort rather than pace, especially in challenging weather conditions.Stay mentally engaged during races and avoid distractions that can lead to losing focus.Set realistic goals and work on regaining confidence after setbacks in training or racing. Maintaining a positive mindset can make a significant difference in a race, allowing you to push through challenges and perform at your best.Efficiency at aid stations can save valuable time during an ultra marathon, allowing you to stay focused and maintain momentum.Having experienced runners around you can provide motivation and inspiration to push harder and achieve better results.Reflecting on both the positives and areas for improvement after a race can help you learn and grow as a runner.Participating in well-organized events can enhance the overall race experience and provide opportunities for personal growth.Right, that's us done. If that was useful… share it. Stick it in your club WhatsApp, send it to that mate who's always getting injured three weeks before race day. You know the one ;)If you want to go deeper on any of this, Nick puts out videos every week on YouTube, and the entire team of coaches are sharing helpful tips on their instagram channels... links below. And if you're thinking you actually need a proper plan and someone in your corner… we've got Guided Coaching from 97 quid a month, right up to full one-to-one coaching with the coach of your choice. Either way, maximummileagecoaching.com is where you want to be.See you on the next one.To work with us - https://join.maximummileagecoaching.com/home-page-9835Nick's YT - youtube.com/channel/UCgdIPeN3bF7I7-tcspyFbVg/Faye's IG - https://www.instagram.com/fayejohnsoncoaching/Rachael's IG - https://www.instagram.com/rachforthelongrun/Hannah's IG - https://www.instagram.com/coach_hannah_witt/Matt's IG - https://www.instagram.com/ultracoachmatt/