Flowstate Podcast

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https://www.strava.com/athletes/5629117?oq=adam (Adam)

https://www.strava.com/athletes/11103315 (Luke)

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In this episode of Flowstate, Luke and Adam discuss their marathon training experiences, focusing on their weekly training routines, the importance of hydration, recovery strategies like sauna use, and the balance between training volume and intensity. They also touch on how age affects training adaptability and the significance of individual differences in training approaches. The boys also discuss various aspects of their running journeys, including the impact of social media on training, the evolution of running watches, and the balance between data-driven and feeling-based running. They also touch on the importance of pacing in races, GPS accuracy, and share insights on nutrition and pre-run strategies. The conversation wraps up with reflections on their training weeks and plans for future episodes. Oh, and not to get the weekly dosage of banter!

00:00 Welcome back!

00:58 Marathon Training Updates

06:53 Weekly Training Breakdown

16:16 The Benefits of Sauna and Recovery

22:14 Hydration Strategies for Runners

25:02 Training Volume and Intensity

29:17 Individual Differences in Training

35:08 Age and Adaptation in Training

39:23 The Impact of Social Media on Training

40:09 Personal Training Journeys and Strava Insights

42:05 The Evolution of Running Watches

43:32 Feel-Based Running vs. Data-Driven Training

44:32 The Importance of Pacing in Races

48:20 GPS Accuracy and Marathon Times

50:13 Training Weeks and Weekly Reflections

01:01:51 Nutrition and Pre-Run Strategies

01:03:34 Wrapping Up and Future Plans

Follow us on socials:

Instagram:

@Flowstate.pod

@Adamsmythcoaching

@Action_twyford

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@Flowstate.runners

Strava:

https://www.strava.com/athletes/5629117?oq=adam (Adam)

https://www.strava.com/athletes/11103315 (Luke)

Contact:

[email protected]

In this inaugural episode of the Flowstate podcast, Luke and Adam share their personal journeys into the world of running, coaching, and fitness. They discuss their backgrounds, how they met, and their motivations for starting the podcast. The conversation delves into their experiences with running races, the challenges they faced, and the importance of health and training considerations for runners. In this conversation, Adam and Luke also discuss the significance of recovery in training, the planning of future races, and the role of shorter races in marathon preparation. They emphasise the importance of aerobic training, the sustainability of training routines, and the mental aspects of running. The discussion also touches on personal experiences and insights into effective training strategies for runners.

00:00 Introductions - Meet Luke and Adam

01:58 Adam's Journey into Running and Coaching

10:06 Luke's Background and Transition to Running

19:53 Running Experiences and First Races

27:50 Health and Training Considerations for Runners

32:11 The Importance of Recovery and Adaptation

37:32 Planning for Future Races

42:29 The Role of Shorter Races in Marathon Training

54:08 Training Focus: Aerobic vs. Anaerobic

01:00:28 Sustainability in Training and Enjoyment