This week it’s just the two of us - Andy and Rich - diving into all things running, mindset, training maturity, ego, taper madness, winter motivation, and what really drives long-term progress.

With Valencia Marathon just 3 weeks away, we get honest about:

• How small, intentional actions compound into big results
• The power of consistency over intensity
• Why most runners massively overestimate effort and underestimate recovery
• The difference between running smarter vs running harder
• Taper fears, niggles, and the psychology of race-week
• Training in winter and “owning the dark months”
• How ego can derail race prep (hello, Benidorm Half 👀)
• Why coaching is WAY more than a plan - it’s mindset, structure, accountability, and community

We also talk about the importance of safety in winter running, adapting your routine, and why joining a social group or run buddy system might be the best move you make this season.

Plus - we announce our FREE 5-Day Running Kickstart Challenge starting Monday 17th. Perfect for anyone wanting accountability, structure, and a fresh start as winter hits. (See link below)

This episode is raw, honest, funny, and packed with takeaways you can use immediately in your training - whether you’re targeting a marathon or just lacing up again.

Small actions. Smart training. Big outcomes.
Tune in and let’s get stuck in.

The FREE 5 Day Running Kick-start For alcohol-free & sober-curious people Who Want to ditch the booze and hit their stride! CLICK ON THE LINK AND GET SIGNED UP - ALL KICKS OFF ON MONDAY 17th November

https://portal.take-a-cleanbreak.com/challenge