This episode explores the importance of specific training sessions in marathon and half marathon preparation, focusing on pacing, fueling, mental resilience, and progression strategies. Coaches Rochelle and Matt share insights on how to effectively prepare for race day and avoid common pitfalls.

• Importance of specific race sessions in training
• Pacing strategies and negative splits
• Fueling during long runs and races
• Mental resilience and race day preparation
• Progression and load management in marathon training

Chapters
00:00 Breaking Records and Building Confidence
08:10 Key Sessions for Half Marathon Training
17:28 The Importance of Progression in Marathon Prep
22:06 Mental Preparation Through Training Sessions
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In this episode, Stevie and Rochelle share insights from their running journeys, training experiences, and managing life's challenges while preparing for the HBF run. They discuss training strategies, overcoming doubts, and the importance of mindset and consistency.

• Training for the HBF Half Marathon
• Managing doubts and mindset in running
• Nutrition and recovery strategies

Chapters

00:00
Running Reflections: Gym Encounters and Observations

02:19
Training for HBF: A Casual Approach

04:22
Mindset and Consistency in Training

07:43
Pacing Challenges and Surprises

10:01
Nutrition and Managing Doubts

12:32
Coaching Insights and Shared Experiences

16:27
Focus on Fitness and Recovery

18:35
Looking Ahead: Goals and Successes

20:32
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Rochelle and Matt discuss the common challenge runners face: sticking to the training plan. They explore reasons behind this, including ego, peer pressure, and insecurity, and emphasize the importance of trust, patience, and consistency in training for optimal race day performance.

key topics

• Reasons runners struggle with sticking to plans
• The importance of trust and patience in training
• Risks of doing more than prescribed
• Effective communication with coaches
• Building consistency and gradual progression

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Training for a half marathon isn’t just about ticking boxes — and in this episode, we get real about what it actually looks like mid-block.

Sarah is deep in her build towards the HBF Run for a Reason Half Marathon, and we break down how training is reallyfeeling right now — the highs, the fatigue, the doubt, and the small wins that matter.

We talk about:

• What surprises people in a training block
• The reality of balancing life and running
• Sessions that build confidence (and the ones that humble you)
• The mental side of training — and how to work through it
• Why consistency always beats perfection

If you’re currently training for HBF — or any race — this episode will remind you that you’re not alone in how it feels.

This is the middle of the block. This is where the work happens.

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In this episode, Rochelle and Stevie explore the meaning of personal bests (PBs) in running, how to let go of old records, and focus on growth and longevity in the sport. They discuss mental reframing, redefining success, and practical ways to stay motivated without clinging to past achievements.

Take aways:

• The emotional significance of PBs for runners
• Why runners struggle to let go of old PBs
• The importance of mental reframing in running
• Redefining success and progress in running
• Practical strategies for focusing on growth and longevity

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This episode explores why runners experience confidence dips during training, how to interpret fatigue, and practical strategies to maintain motivation and trust in the process. Coaches Rochelle and Sarah share insights on mental resilience, data tracking, and the importance of consistency.

takeaways

• Confidence dips are normal and often occur during the hardest part of training.
• Interpreting fatigue as a sign of progress, not failure, is crucial.
• Tracking data over time helps put training in perspective.
• Focusing on effort and consistency rather than pace or perfection.
• Trusting the process and understanding body signals improves mental resilience.

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This episode explores the impact of social media and training apps like Strava on runners' mental health, focusing on comparison, motivation, and maintaining focus on personal goals.

• Impact of social media on runners' mental health
• The role of Strava and training apps in motivation and comparison
• Strategies for runners to stay focused on personal goals

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In this conversation, Rochelle and co-host Sarah discusses the emotional ups and downs of running, emphasizing the importance of motivation, identity, and consistency. She highlights how runners often misinterpret the absence of excitement as a lack of commitment and stresses the need for a multi-faceted identity that includes running but is not solely defined by it. The discussion also covers the significance of structure in training, the mental toughness required during challenging phases, and the importance of intrinsic motivation over external comparisons. Finally, the conversation concludes with a focus on recovery and listening to one's body as essential components of a successful running journey.

Takeaways

• Motivation can fade, but commitment is key.
• Real fitness is built in the middle of training blocks.
• Identity as a runner influences behavior and consistency.
• Small promises lead to greater consistency in training.
• Mental toughness is developed through challenging workouts.
• Avoid comparing yourself to others on social media.
• Focus on intrinsic goals rather than external validation.
• Recovery is as important as the training itself.
• Community can enhance motivation and accountability.
• Ask better questions to support fellow runners.

Chapters

00:00 The Unreliability of Motivation
08:19 Building Consistency Through Structure and Routine
14:20 Navigating the Gray Zone of Training Blocks
20:31 Shifting Focus from Motivation to Goals

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