The Run You Nearly Skipped (And Why Those Ones Matter Most)

Episode 7 of The Consistency Club Podcast is all about the runs you nearly didn’t do - and why those sessions often matter more than the perfect ones.Adam talks about motivation, procrastination and the mental battle that happens before most runs, especially on busy, stressful or low-energy days. Using personal experiences, relatable stories and coaching examples, this episode explores why consistency is built less through motivation and more through habits, identity and reducing friction.This episode covers:Why motivation is unreliableThe mental battle before difficult runsWhy the runs you nearly skip often matter mostHow habits and routines reduce decision fatigueThe link between running and confidenceWhy people wrongly label themselves as “quitters”How identity changes through repeated actionsWhy comfort can hold people back from progressThe difference between listening to your body and listening to excusesHow action creates motivation more reliably than waiting for motivationThrough stories from Adam’s own running journey and common client struggles, this episode is a reminder that consistency isn’t about always feeling motivated - it’s about continuing to show up when motivation disappears.