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Move Well Live Well · Dec 9, 2025 · 55 min

Whats the Time (part 1... To Be Continued in Season 2)

Have you ever finished a run feeling proud… until you checked your watch? In this episode Dave and Antonio dive into our complicated relationship with time, pace, numbers, and performance as well as how those metrics have quietly taken control of our confidence, motivation, and enjoyment of movement. We unpack: Why numbers feel so powerful (and so personal) How comparison culture is reshaping our idea of progress The difference between healthy confidence and ego-driven training Why chasing performance too hard can actually make you perform worse How to escape the performance bubble and reconnect with the joy of movement What success and progress actually mean beyond PBs and pace charts This episode is honest, reflective, and practical, blending real coaching stories with sport psychology insights to help you train with more freedom, perspective, and self-trust. If you’ve ever felt disappointed by a number, pressured by comparison, or trapped by the idea that you’re only as good as your last performance then this one’s for you. Because the most important question isn’t “What’s your time?”It’s “Why does it matter to you?” Don't forget to use our code MOVEWELL when you sign up to the ⁠⁠⁠Coopah⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ running app. Find out more about our Podcast by following our Instagram @Movewell.LivewellPod. Here you will also find the socials for both Dave and Antonio! We hope you enjoyed listening! Please do like, subscribe and leave a review! Thank you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Have you ever finished a run feeling proud… until you checked your watch?

In this episode Dave and Antonio dive into our complicated relationship with time, pace, numbers, and performance as well as how those metrics have quietly taken control of our confidence, motivation, and enjoyment of movement.

We unpack:

  • Why numbers feel so powerful (and so personal)

  • How comparison culture is reshaping our idea of progress

  • The difference between healthy confidence and ego-driven training

  • Why chasing performance too hard can actually make you perform worse

  • How to escape the performance bubble and reconnect with the joy of movement

  • What success and progress actually mean beyond PBs and pace charts

This episode is honest, reflective, and practical, blending real coaching stories with sport psychology insights to help you train with more freedom, perspective, and self-trust.

If you’ve ever felt disappointed by a number, pressured by comparison, or trapped by the idea that you’re only as good as your last performance then this one’s for you.

Because the most important question isn’t “What’s your time?”It’s “Why does it matter to you?”

Don't forget to use our code MOVEWELL when you sign up to the ⁠⁠⁠Coopah⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ running app.

Find out more about our Podcast by following our Instagram @Movewell.LivewellPod. Here you will also find the socials for both Dave and Antonio! We hope you enjoyed listening! Please do like, subscribe and leave a review!

Thank you.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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