🎙️ Episode Overview
- I share an update on my training and return from injury.
- I talk about looking at events and challenges for the year ahead, and why I need planning time before committing.
- I explain how I break down goals, use journaling to track alignment, and why structure helps me stay on course.
- I apologize for the planned guest not being on this episode — diaries got away from us, but they’ll be on soon. Let me know who you’d love to hear on the show.
🏃 Training & Planning
- First runs back after injury — what they’ve taught me.
- The importance of breaking down goals into manageable steps.
- Journaling as a tool to track progress and check alignment.
- Weekly check‑ins: am I moving closer to where I want to be, or drifting?
🚴 Running vs Cycling Balance
- Loving both sports, but time is limited.
- Reframing the challenge as gratitude instead of frustration.
- Recognizing the privilege of having multiple passions.
🙏 Gratitude Practices (inspired by Excellence, Actually)
- Gratitude builds resilience and psychological flexibility.
- It helps avoid burnout and grounds us in the present.
- It strengthens identity by focusing on values, not just results.
- Practical tools:
- Daily journaling with specific gratitude entries.
- Gratitude runs or rides — noticing what’s good.
- Narrative reframing during tough patches.
- Expressing appreciation to teammates, volunteers, and supporters.
- I share a set of journaling prompts listeners can use right away.
📣 Community & Coaching
- Reminder to like, rate, and subscribe to the show.
- Share the episode with anyone who might benefit — that’s how we grow the West Coast Ultra community.
- 👉 I now have space for more athletes - if you’d like coaching support to break down your goals, stay accountable, and build consistency, you can find me on Team RunRun: David Taylor – Glasgow Running Coach.
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