🏃‍♂️ Episode SummaryIn this solo episode, I dive into one of the most important but overlooked aspects of ultramarathon training: the difference between meaningful challenge and pointless suffering.Inspired by the Excellence, Actually podcast episode “The Art of Doing Hard Things”, this show explores how we can train smarter—not just harder—by avoiding “Zombie Burnout,” reframing our approach to stress, and aligning our effort with purpose.I also break down what this looks like inside a 12–16 week ultramarathon training block, and the biggest mistakes I see runners make when chasing big goals.🧠 What You’ll LearnWhy “hard” doesn’t always mean “helpful” in endurance trainingHow to recognise and avoid Zombie BurnoutA breakdown of a realistic and purposeful ultra training cycleCommon traps runners fall into (comparison, overtraining, under-recovering)How to build a long-term mindset that supports both performance and joy📌 Episode SegmentsTraining with Purpose, Not Just PainAsk better questions. Train with intent. Stop following hype.Avoiding Zombie BurnoutHow to recognise when you’ve lost the emotional connection to your training—and how to reset.Applying the Excellence Framework in Your Training PlanA step-by-step look at what a meaningful 12–16 week ultra plan should actually look like.Common Pitfalls to Watch ForMistakes I’ve made—and you can avoid—to stay healthy, consistent, and motivated.Coaching & CommunityDetails on my 1:1 run coaching and how to get in touch.🔗 Connect & CoachingInstagram: @davidultrarunner1:1 Coaching Enquiries:👉 David Taylor – Glasgow Running Coach | Team RunRunIf you’re working toward a big ultra or need help avoiding burnout while still pushing your limits, I’d love to work with you.🙌 Support the ShowIf this episode hit home for you:Share it with a friend or your running groupLeave a review on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyFollow or subscribe so you never miss what’s next🎧 Next Episode TeaserNext week, I’ll be back to the usual interview format with a previous guest and friend of the show that's just smashed a long standing FKT so stay tuned and keep those legs—and your mindset—moving forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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