Join Coaches Zoë and TJ as they dive into a reflective and forward-looking conversation about the nature of time, personal growth, and the lessons learned from a transformative year in ultrarunning. They explore key themes like training volume, recovery, and setting personal standards while navigating the challenges of coaching, community, and life’s curveballs.
Looking ahead to 2025, Zoë and TJ share their race goals and strategies for growth, highlighting the power of fearlessness and self-direction in both running and life. They also tackle the balancing act of preparing for major races while managing big life events, like weddings, and stress the importance of nailing the basics: consistency, volume, intensity, nutrition, and recovery.
This episode is packed with insights for endurance athletes looking to build long-term success while staying grounded and intentional. Whether you’re chasing your next race goal or seeking inspiration for life off the trails, this conversation is for you!
Chapters
00:00 The Nature of Time and Its Perception
02:40 Reflections on 2024: Highlights and Lowlights
05:49 Training Volume and Recovery Insights
07:17 Setting Standards and Unfinished Business
10:47 Personal Growth and Career Changes
13:33 Coaching Philosophy and Community Support
16:20 Goals for 2025: Upcoming Races and Strategies
23:12 Preparing for Challenges: Lessons Learned
26:02 Preparing for Major Races
28:52 Balancing Life Events and Training
30:11 The Importance of Fundamentals in Training
31:59 Consistency: The Key to Long-Term Success
36:07 Volume: Building Up Your Running Capacity
38:47 Intensity: Finding the Right Balance
43:00 Nutrition: Fueling Your Body for Performance
48:52 Recovery: The Unsung Hero of Training
