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The Consistently Good Podcast

S3E9: Training vs. Racing: Why They Require Different Mindsets

July 22 · 55 min · Season 3 · Episode 9 · 53.5 MB
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Coach revisits his disastrous first marathon to explain why race-day success depends on preparation, confidence, adaptability, and competitive integrity. He’s covering managing anxiety to trusting your training and adjusting to conditions, he shares how runners can execute when doubt arrives without turning every workout into the Olympic Trials. Here we go!

CHAPTERS:00:00 Houston Marathon Wakeup Call

01:57 Why Racing Feels Hard

06:52 Competitive Integrity Explained

10:46 Stop Racing Workouts

16:50 Make the Decision Midrace

23:33 Three Step Race Day Switch

25:39 Ditch Negativity and Noise

30:41 Avoid Overcontrol and Superstition

37:51 Accept Imperfect Outcomes

44:04 My 1998 Marathon Meltdown

48:25 Race Day Checklist and Sendoff


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