Tag: training
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How Disciplined Are You… Really?
Not for a day. Not for a week. But when it’s cold, wet, you’re tired, and nobody would blame you for skipping it. Because that’s when discipline actually matters. At the end of May, I ran a 10km race. To be honest, it wasn’t great. I felt sluggish, heavy, and underprepared. It was probably my…
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Don’t Let the Drift Become the Destination
We all have dips. But, how do we respond when they happen? Over the last 18 months, I’ve shared quite a bit about my career journey, giving up alcohol, and the positive impact exercise has had on my life. Sometimes there can be an assumption that once you’ve gone alcohol-free, everything falls into place. That…
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You’re Maxed-Out At 40%… Based On Your Mindset.
I recently read Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins. One idea really stood out. He talks about the “40% Rule”. The idea that most people stop exerting effort when they’ve only reached around 40% of their true physical or mental capability. So what is this voice telling you to stop?It is your survival-oriented regulator. Its…
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How To Find A New Level To Operate At.
How do you condition yourself so you’re not found wanting when the pressure increases? In my early 20s, I ran the London Marathon without really knowing how to train properly. I finished in just over 4 hours. Two weeks later, I ran a half marathon in 1 hour 34 minutes, still not really understanding recovery…
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Marathon Training – Week 7
Half Marathon Test This newsletter is actually covering the last 2 weeks which have been quite difficult to manage. The strains of marathon training have been taking there toll with calf and Achillies both playing up, but also, and as I always emphasis to people, work will also get in the way, and this week…
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Marathon Training – Week 5
Summer Training Is Tough My coaching specialism is primarily based on career progression, but as a client, you need to be taking a broader view on how best to succeed. Building layers of toughness, resilience and stamina all apply, hence why I am including my marathon preparation when I talk about the coaching opportunities I…
