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In 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.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Solo Podcast Experience
01:32 Weekly Training Recap
03:53 Self-Awareness in Training
05:21 Long Run Insights and Nutrition
08:49 Shoes and Gear Selection
10:44 Building Base Mileage and Coaching
13:03 Race Strategy and Adjustments
15:55 Reflections on Race Day Decisions
18:47 Training Philosophy and Patience
22:00 Understanding Training vs. Racing
28:39 Final Thoughts on Intensity and Training
29:10 Understanding Training Purpose and Physiological Development
34:05 Training Philosophy: Trusting the Process
39:49Nutrition and Fueling for Runners
42:15 Testing and Thresholds: Lactate vs. VO2 Max
51:02 Dealing with Pre-Race Jitters
55:14 Common Mistakes New Runners Make
57:15 New Chapter
