

Episode #359: Building Your Routine (aka Planting the Trees)
11 snips Dec 7, 2024
Explore the importance of a consistent running routine for achieving fitness goals. Discover how to personalize your regimen with supplemental activities like foam rolling and yoga for optimal performance. Learn the five essential elements to create a balanced and enjoyable routine that supports long-term success. Plus, gain insights on the gradual integration of habits to enhance well-being, ensuring you reach your maximum potential!
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Early Running Plateau
- Chris McClung described his early running journey with periods of intense training followed by big breaks.
- He found that this approach led to plateaus and realized the importance of year-round consistency.
Consistency Builds Champions
- True champions build success through consistent preparation over months and years.
- Kipchoge’s two decades of steady work illustrate the power of long-term consistency.
Value Consistency Over Glory
- Fitness culture often glorifies extreme efforts but undervalues steady, consistent work.
- Thousands of consistent days of moderate running build the aerobic base crucial for long-term success.