The Run You Nearly Skipped (And Why Those Ones Matter Most)

The Goalposts Keep Moving (And That’s Why You’re Not Happy)

Episode 10 of The Consistency Club Podcast explores why so many runners and fitness enthusiasts struggle to feel satisfied with their progress, even when they’re achieving things they once thought were impossible. Adam talks about the tendency to constantly move the goalposts, how social media fuels comparison, and why many people spend so much time chasing the next milestone that they forget to appreciate how far they’ve already come. Using personal experiences, client stories and relatable analogies, this episode covers: * Why achieving goals doesn’t always create lasting satisfaction * The danger of constantly moving the goalposts * How social media fuels comparison and dissatisfaction * Why the journey matters more than the finish line * The importance of recognising progress beyond pace and weight loss * How running teaches patience and long-term thinking * Why enjoyment is critical for consistency * The difference between pursuing improvement and chasing perfection * How fitness gradually changes identity and self-belief * Why looking backwards occasionally can be just as valuable as looking forwards This episode is a reminder that while ambition and goals are important, it’s equally important to acknowledge your progress and appreciate the person you’re becoming along the way.

The Confidence Gap: Why You Don’t Need To Believe In Yourself First

Episode 9 of The Consistency Club Podcast explores confidence, self-belief and one of the biggest misconceptions people have when starting a fitness journey - the idea that confidence comes before action. Adam talks about why so many people wait until they feel more confident before joining a gym, entering a race or committing to a healthier lifestyle, and why that approach often keeps people stuck for years. Using personal experiences, coaching stories and relatable analogies, this episode covers: * Why confidence is built, not found * The difference between confidence and evidence * How running gradually changes self-belief * Why overthinking destroys progress * The fear of joining run clubs, gyms and races * Why action creates confidence more reliably than waiting for motivation * The importance of trusting the process * How small wins accumulate over time * Why most people are capable of far more than they realise * The identity shifts that happen through consistent running and fitness habits This episode is a reminder that confidence rarely arrives before you begin. More often, it’s the result of repeatedly showing up, keeping promises to yourself and collecting evidence that you’re capable of more than you think.

Stop Starting Again: Why The “Fresh Start” Mindset Is Keeping You Stuck

Episode 8 of The Consistency Club Podcast is all about the “fresh start” trap and why constantly restarting might be the thing holding you back more than missed runs, bad meals or imperfect weeks ever could. Adam talks about all-or-nothing thinking, perfectionism and the emotional side of setbacks, explaining why so many people believe they’re failing when in reality they’re simply experiencing normal life. Using personal experiences, coaching stories and relatable analogies, this episode covers: * Why people constantly feel like they need to “start again” * The problem with all-or-nothing thinking * Why perfectionism often destroys consistency * How social media creates unrealistic expectations * Why missing one run or having one bad meal means very little * The importance of momentum over motivation * How shame keeps people stuck * Why flexibility matters more than perfection * The difference between setbacks and stopping completely * Why focusing on the next good decision changes everything This episode is a reminder that progress rarely comes from perfect weeks. It usually comes from imperfect weeks where you continue anyway.

The Run You Nearly Skipped (And Why Those Ones Matter Most)

Episode 7 of The Consistency Club Podcast is all about the runs you nearly didn’t do - and why those sessions often matter more than the perfect ones. Adam talks about motivation, procrastination and the mental battle that happens before most runs, especially on busy, stressful or low-energy days. Using personal experiences, relatable stories and coaching examples, this episode explores why consistency is built less through motivation and more through habits, identity and reducing friction. This episode covers: * Why motivation is unreliable * The mental battle before difficult runs * Why the runs you nearly skip often matter most * How habits and routines reduce decision fatigue * The link between running and confidence * Why people wrongly label themselves as “quitters” * How identity changes through repeated actions * Why comfort can hold people back from progress * The difference between listening to your body and listening to excuses * How action creates motivation more reliably than waiting for motivation Through stories from Adam’s own running journey and common client struggles, this episode is a reminder that consistency isn’t about always feeling motivated - it’s about continuing to show up when motivation disappears.

Why You’re Probably Fitter Than You Think

Episode 6 of The Consistency Club Podcast explores a feeling almost every runner experiences at some point - believing they’re not improving, or even worse, thinking they’re going backwards. Adam talks about why runners become emotionally attached to numbers like pace, heart rate and distance, and how those numbers can sometimes tell a very misleading story when taken out of context. Using personal experiences, relatable stories and coaching examples, this episode covers: * Why one bad run doesn’t mean you’ve lost fitness * The emotional side of running and performance * Why pace isn’t the only measure of progress * How stress, sleep, weather and recovery affect your runs * The mistake of attaching self-worth to data and numbers * Why runners constantly move the goalposts on themselves * How confidence and identity gradually change through consistency * Why small wins matter more than people realise * The importance of zooming out and looking at long-term progress This episode is a reminder that progress in running rarely happens in a straight line, and that you’re probably doing far better than you think - you’re just too close to your own journey to always see it.