Training Diaries - Training and Race Updates w/ Adam!

06/08/2025 57 min

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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 of Flowstate, Adam reflects on his week of training, emphasising the importance of self-awareness, nutrition, and the right gear. He discusses the significance of listening to one's body, especially when feeling fatigued, and shares insights on managing training expectations as marathon season approaches. The conversation also touches on the differences between training and racing, the importance of patience in training, and answers listener questions about running shoes, race jitters, and common mistakes new runners make. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Solo Podcast Experience 01:32 Weekly Training Recap03:53 Self-Awareness in Training05:21 Long Run Insights and Nutrition08:49 Shoes and Gear Selection10:44 Building Base Mileage and Coaching13:03 Race Strategy and Adjustments15:55 Reflections on Race Day Decisions18:47 Training Philosophy and Patience22:00 Understanding Training vs. Racing28:39 Final Thoughts on Intensity and Training29:10 Understanding Training Purpose and Physiological Development 34:05 Training Philosophy: Trusting the Process39:49Nutrition and Fueling for Runners42:15 Testing and Thresholds: Lactate vs. VO2 Max51:02 Dealing with Pre-Race Jitters55:14 Common Mistakes New Runners Make57:15 New Chapter

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