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Adamās Running Journey ā From Army Fitness Tests to Ultra Endurance.
In this episode of the Smarter Than Yesterday Podcast, we sit down with Adam to explore a running journey thatās been anything but straightforward.
From leaving school at 16 to join the Army, struggling with fitness, battling injuries, fluctuating weight, major health complications, and completing marathons with very little preparation, Adam shares the honest lessons that eventually transformed the way he trains and lives.
This isnāt just another running story. Itās about learning through failure, discovering the importance of consistency over perfection, and finding that one reason to keep showing up.
We also dive into:
š Life in the Army and how fitness became a necessity
š Why understanding why youāre training changes everything
ā¤ļø Running for mental health
š
Marathon disasters, personal bests and breaking old beliefs
š„ The David Goggins 4x4x48 Challenge
ā°ļø Preparing for Endure24
āļø Nutrition, balance and building sustainable habits
šÆ Why comparison is one of the biggest obstacles runners face
Whether youāre just starting your running journey or chasing your next big challenge, this episode is packed with honest experiences, practical lessons and plenty of motivation.
Rememberā¦
Your pace is your pace. Your journey is your journey. Just aim to be Smarter Than Yesterday.
š If you enjoyed this episode, donāt forget to Like, Comment and Subscribe.
š§ Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.
š Learn more about Smart Performance Coaching:
www.smartperformancecoaching.co.uk
00:00 Intro
00:22 Welcome Adam
01:02 Who is Adam?
03:10 Joining the Army at 16
05:08 The toughest Army training
06:22 Advice to his younger self
07:30 Leaving the Army & first half marathon
10:27 Running on and off for years
11:50 Finding running through mental health
13:59 Marathon disaster & painful lessons
18:28 Serious health complications
24:47 Returning to running after illness
27:05 Advice for new runners
30:31 Discovering consistency
38:05 Marathon PBs & David Goggins 4x4x48
42:30 The secret to improving as a runner
48:20 Preparing for Endure24
54:38 Quick Fire Round
56:28 One word to describe running
56:59 Key takeaways from Adamās journey
59:08 Like, Subscribe & Join SPC
Support the show
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By Smart PerformanceAdamās Running Journey ā From Army Fitness Tests to Ultra Endurance.
In this episode of the Smarter Than Yesterday Podcast, we sit down with Adam to explore a running journey thatās been anything but straightforward.
From leaving school at 16 to join the Army, struggling with fitness, battling injuries, fluctuating weight, major health complications, and completing marathons with very little preparation, Adam shares the honest lessons that eventually transformed the way he trains and lives.
This isnāt just another running story. Itās about learning through failure, discovering the importance of consistency over perfection, and finding that one reason to keep showing up.
We also dive into:
š Life in the Army and how fitness became a necessity
š Why understanding why youāre training changes everything
ā¤ļø Running for mental health
š
Marathon disasters, personal bests and breaking old beliefs
š„ The David Goggins 4x4x48 Challenge
ā°ļø Preparing for Endure24
āļø Nutrition, balance and building sustainable habits
šÆ Why comparison is one of the biggest obstacles runners face
Whether youāre just starting your running journey or chasing your next big challenge, this episode is packed with honest experiences, practical lessons and plenty of motivation.
Rememberā¦
Your pace is your pace. Your journey is your journey. Just aim to be Smarter Than Yesterday.
š If you enjoyed this episode, donāt forget to Like, Comment and Subscribe.
š§ Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.
š Learn more about Smart Performance Coaching:
www.smartperformancecoaching.co.uk
00:00 Intro
00:22 Welcome Adam
01:02 Who is Adam?
03:10 Joining the Army at 16
05:08 The toughest Army training
06:22 Advice to his younger self
07:30 Leaving the Army & first half marathon
10:27 Running on and off for years
11:50 Finding running through mental health
13:59 Marathon disaster & painful lessons
18:28 Serious health complications
24:47 Returning to running after illness
27:05 Advice for new runners
30:31 Discovering consistency
38:05 Marathon PBs & David Goggins 4x4x48
42:30 The secret to improving as a runner
48:20 Preparing for Endure24
54:38 Quick Fire Round
56:28 One word to describe running
56:59 Key takeaways from Adamās journey
59:08 Like, Subscribe & Join SPC
Support the show