I reflect on why I always seem to overdo leg day, especially when squats are involved, even while training for a marathon. It’s a personal look at discipline, ageing, recovery, and the tension between pushing hard and training smart.

(00:00) - Early Morning Start
(00:24) - Why I Always Overdo Leg Day
(00:52) - The Bigger Lesson Behind Doing Too Much
(01:10) - From Two Leg Sessions to One
(01:32) - Squats Are Where It Gets Out of Hand
(01:57) - Marathon Training Changes the Equation
(02:15) - Recovery Hits Different as You Get Older
(02:35) - Knowing I’ll Ignore My Own Plan
(03:23) - The Trade-Off Between Ambition and Injury
(04:09) - Enjoying Heavy Training While I Still Can
(04:30) - Recording More of Real Life and Training
(05:12) - Discipline Is Strongest Early in the Week
(05:30) - Use the Good Days While You’ve Got Them

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