S3E12: The Truth About Running's Biggest Clichés

Jeff is closing out Season 3 of the Consistently Good Podcast by taking on some of running’s most repeated clichés. From “no pain, no gain” to “run slow to run fast,” Jeff breaks down what’s actually useful, what can get runners into trouble, and why better training usually comes back to the same things: perspective, patience, and showing up consistently.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Running Clichés Are Everywhere

02:32 The Four Types of Clichés

05:10 Can You Really Get 1% Better Every Day?

12:50 The Problem With “No Pain, No Gain”

16:25 What “Embrace the Grind” Gets Wrong

22:45 Is Pain Really Weakness Leaving the Body?

24:30 When Comparison Helps and Hurts

31:55 “Just Worry About Us”

35:09 The Worst Nutrition and Body Image Clichés

40:32 Does Running Slow Really Make You Faster?

43:36 Do Summer Miles Bring Fall Smiles?

45:15 The Race Is Not Always to the Swift

47:13 Closing Out Season 3

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