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EPISODE · Apr 7, 2026 · 6 MIN

Why I still go too hard on leg day

from Mere Mortals In Motion · host Mere Mortals

I reflect on why I always seem to overdo leg day, especially when squats are involved, even while training for a marathon. It’s a personal look at discipline, ageing, recovery, and the tension between pushing hard and training smart.(00:00) - Early Morning Start(00:24) - Why I Always Overdo Leg Day(00:52) - The Bigger Lesson Behind Doing Too Much(01:10) - From Two Leg Sessions to One(01:32) - Squats Are Where It Gets Out of Hand(01:57) - Marathon Training Changes the Equation(02:15) - Recovery Hits Different as You Get Older(02:35) - Knowing I’ll Ignore My Own Plan(03:23) - The Trade-Off Between Ambition and Injury(04:09) - Enjoying Heavy Training While I Still Can(04:30) - Recording More of Real Life and Training(05:12) - Discipline Is Strongest Early in the Week(05:30) - Use the Good Days While You’ve Got ThemWebsite: 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

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