Why You’re Probably Fitter Than You Think

Episode 6 of The Consistency Club Podcast explores a feeling almost every runner experiences at some point - believing they’re not improving, or even worse, thinking they’re going backwards.Adam talks about why runners become emotionally attached to numbers like pace, heart rate and distance, and how those numbers can sometimes tell a very misleading story when taken out of context.Using personal experiences, relatable stories and coaching examples, this episode covers:Why one bad run doesn’t mean you’ve lost fitnessThe emotional side of running and performanceWhy pace isn’t the only measure of progressHow stress, sleep, weather and recovery affect your runsThe mistake of attaching self-worth to data and numbersWhy runners constantly move the goalposts on themselvesHow confidence and identity gradually change through consistencyWhy small wins matter more than people realiseThe importance of zooming out and looking at long-term progressThis episode is a reminder that progress in running rarely happens in a straight line, and that you’re probably doing far better than you think - you’re just too close to your own journey to always see it.