{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/663e58601e442e001258a6c9/69305f97042629ee0e90f85a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Planning Ahead, Finding Balance, and Practicing Gratitude","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/663e58601e442e001258a6c9/1764779807015-ecd49770-d32c-4408-bf7c-802cf88fed7b.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>🎙️ Episode Overview</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>I share an update on my training and return from injury.</li><li>I talk about looking at events and challenges for the year ahead, and why I need planning time before committing.</li><li>I explain how I break down goals, use journaling to track alignment, and why structure helps me stay on course.</li><li>I apologize for the planned guest not being on this episode — diaries got away from us, but they’ll be on soon. Let me know who you’d love to hear on the show.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>🏃 Training &amp; Planning</strong></p><ul><li>First runs back after injury — what they’ve taught me.</li><li>The importance of breaking down goals into manageable steps.</li><li>Journaling as a tool to track progress and check alignment.</li><li>Weekly check‑ins: am I moving closer to where I want to be, or drifting?</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>🚴 Running vs Cycling Balance</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Loving both sports, but time is limited.</li><li>Reframing the challenge as gratitude instead of frustration.</li><li>Recognizing the privilege of having multiple passions.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>🙏 Gratitude Practices (inspired by <em>Excellence, Actually</em>)</strong></p><ul><li>Gratitude builds resilience and psychological flexibility.</li><li>It helps avoid burnout and grounds us in the present.</li><li>It strengthens identity by focusing on values, not just results.</li><li>Practical tools:</li><li>Daily journaling with specific gratitude entries.</li><li>Gratitude runs or rides — noticing what’s good.</li><li>Narrative reframing during tough patches.</li><li>Expressing appreciation to teammates, volunteers, and supporters.</li><li>I share a set of journaling prompts listeners can use right away.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>📣 Community &amp; Coaching</strong></p><ul><li>Reminder to like, rate, and subscribe to the show.</li><li>Share the episode with anyone who might benefit — that’s how we grow the West Coast Ultra community.</li><li>👉 I now have space for more athletes - if you’d like coaching support to break down your goals, stay accountable, and build consistency, you can find me on Team RunRun: <a href=\"https://teamrunrun.com/coach/david-taylor-glasgow-running-coach\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">David Taylor – Glasgow Running Coach</a>.</li></ul>","author_name":"David Taylor"}