EP34: Victory in Valencia - Process Over Pace, Connection Over Consumption

Victory in Valencia.But not in the way most people think.In this deeply reflective episode of Clean Break Chats, Andy and Rich unpack everything that happened before, during, and after the Valencia Marathon - from the electric race-weekend atmosphere to the mental battles after 30km, the heat, the crowds, the doubts… and the breakthroughs.This isn’t a “what time did you run?” episode.It’s a conversation about process over pace, connection over consumption, and why the real win happens long before the finish line.We talk about:Why marathon success is earned in the months before race dayManaging expectations, nerves, logistics, and controllablesRunning alcohol-free and why clarity beats chaos every timeTrusting the process (even when doubt creeps in)The power of mindset, belief, and staying present in the painWhy PBs are a by-product - not the pointCommunity, coaching, and doing hard things togetherWhether you’re training for a marathon, returning to running, questioning your relationship with alcohol, or simply navigating a demanding season of life - this episode is a reminder that you’re not behind, you’re building.🎽 You’re running your own Olympics.And you’re allowed to be proud of the effort - not just the result.🎧 Listen now and take what you need from the journey.