{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/663e58601e442e001258a6c9/68c2d1f80fa00b5817732cd1?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The do-over: Training Through Uncertainty (and Going Dark)","description":"<p>This is a bit of a do-over - last episode I managed to muck up the audio - doh.</p><p><br></p><p>In this solo episode, I take you behind the scenes of my own training in the lead-up to my next race, the 13 Valleys ultra which as this launched,In this solo episode, I take you behind the scenes of my training as I prepare for my next race, the 13 Valleys ultra, which, as this episode launches, is just two weeks away.</p><p><br></p><p>I'll be honest — it hasn't been the smoothest lead-up. I've been dealing with confidence dips, carrying a bit of extra weight, and managing the added stress of personal challenges. But through it all, I've kept training, and that's the story I want to share today. I hope it can help some of you who might be feeling a bit off at the moment.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I discuss:</p><p><br></p><p>- What my training has actually looked like over the past few months.</p><p>- How self-doubt and weight gain have affected my mindset.</p><p>- The impact of stress and life challenges outside of running.</p><p>- Psychological theories and tools that can help reframe these struggles.</p><p>- Practical takeaways you can use if you're experiencing something similar.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is about showing up even when things aren't perfect and finding ways to keep moving forward.</p><p><br></p><p>If you'd like to work with me as a coach, you can find me here: David Taylor – Team RunRun Coach. I would love to support you on your own running journey.</p><p><br></p><p>And if you've been enjoying the West Coast Ultra Podcast, it would mean a lot if you could take a moment to rate and review the show. Your feedback really helps more people discover the podcast and join our community of trail and ultra runners.</p><p><br></p><p>Thanks for listening, and I hope you take something valuable away from this episode.</p><p><br></p><p>Would you like me to create a short, punchy blurb for social media to promote this episode? will be only two weeks away.</p><p><br></p><p>I’ll be honest — it hasn’t been the smoothest build-up. I’ve been dealing with confidence dips, carrying a bit of extra weight, and managing the added stress of personal challenges. But through it all, I’ve kept training, and that’s the story I want to share today and hopefully help some of you that are just a bit meh at the moment.</p><p><br></p><p>I talk about:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>What my training has actually looked like in the past few months.</li><li>How self-doubt and weight gain have impacted my mindset.</li><li>The role of stress and life challenges outside of running.</li><li>Psychological theories and tools that can help reframe these struggles.</li><li>Practical takeaways you can use if you’re going through something similar.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This episode is about showing up even when things aren’t perfect and finding ways to keep moving forward.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’d like to work with me as a coach, you can find me here: <a href=\"https://teamrunrun.com/coach/david-taylor-glasgow-running-coach/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">David Taylor – Team RunRun Coach</a>. I’d love to support you on your own running journey.</p><p><br></p><p>And if you’ve been enjoying the <em>West Coast Ultra Podcast</em>, it would mean a lot if you could take a moment to rate and review the show. It really helps more people find the podcast and join our community of trail and ultra runners.</p><p><br></p><p>Thanks for listening, and I hope you take something valuable away from this episode.</p>","author_name":"David Taylor"}