Ep.29 - Belfast Half, the Importance of Strides, Chamois Cream, and Tattoos?!

01/10/2025 1h 7min

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Follow us on socialsInstagram:@Flowstate.pod@Adamsmythcoaching@Action_twyfordYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@Flowstate.runnersStrava:https://www.strava.com/athletes/5629117?oq=adam (Adam)https://www.strava.com/athletes/11103315 (Luke)Contact:[email protected] this episode, Luke and Adam discuss their recent week of training, including a surprise trip to the Belfast Half Marathon, while sharing insights on fitness, mindset, and community engagement. They touch on the importance of injury management, the joy of participating in running events, and the significance of maintaining a balance between training and recovery. The conversation also delves into personal reflections on tattoos and the impact of cycling on running performance, all while engaging with listeners and celebrating their achievements.00:00 Welcome and Weather Check02:55 Training and Running Updates05:34 Belfast Half Marathon Experience08:21 Mindset Shift in Running10:54 Post-Race Reflections and Celebrations13:43 Football Highlights and Listener Engagement21:11 Training Progress and Heart Rate Management25:14 Community Engagement and Social Runs27:27 Balancing Fitness and Football Training30:13 Long-Term Fitness Adaptations32:19 Importance of Strides and Injury Prevention34:07 Upper Body Training and Weight Management36:50 Cycling Comfort and Chamois Cream41:54 Running Recovery and Pain Management44:02 High-Intensity Training Insights46:25 Long Run Reflections and Injury Management48:17 Weekly Training Overview and Fatigue Management50:26 Heart Rate and Fitness Progression51:31 Exploring Triathlon and Swimming Challenges52:43 Sauna Benefits and Recovery Techniques56:05 Casual Conversations on Activity Levels58:13 Football League Updates and Team Performance58:24 Tattoo Experiences and Personal Expression

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