s6e1 8 Proven Ways to Make Your Running Routine Last| The Running Explained Podcast
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In this episode of the Running Explained podcast, hosts Amanda Katz and Nick Klastava discuss eight proven ways to maintain a running routine beyond January. They emphasize the importance of mapping out a routine, starting small, setting realistic goals, and being flexible with plans. The conversation highlights the significance of consistency over performance and the value of community support in achieving running goals. The hosts also touch on the mental aspects of running and the need for patience in the journey.
What They Discuss
Map out a routine first, don't rely on motivation.
Start small to build habits and momentum.
Set goals based on your current life, not best case scenarios.
Flexibility in your running plan is essential.
Focus on consistency over performance for long-term success.
Celebrate process goals, not just outcome goals.
Use external accountability to stay motivated.
Enjoy the journey of running, it's not just about speed.
Running is for anyone who wants to run, no pressure.
Be patient with your progress, it's a unique journey.
Sound Bites
"Start small, get some wins, build momentum."
"Focus on consistency over performance."
"Running is for anyone who wants to run."
Chapters
00:00 Welcome to Season 6
05:30 Proven Ways to Sustain Your Running Routine
11:19 Start Small for Big Wins
14:08 Set Realistic Goals Based on Your Life
23:22 Stacking Habits for Success
31:23 Consistency Over Metrics
33:45 The Importance of Consistency
35:46 Mindset Matters: Overcoming Mental Barriers
38:32 Setting Process Goals for Success
43:49 Flexibility in Training Plans
49:45 The Role of External Accountability
Connect with Amanda and Nick:
Instagram:
Amanda - @amanda_katzz
Nick - @nklastava
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About Your Hosts
Amanda Katz is a full-time fitness professional; a certified personal trainer, RRCA certified run coach and serves as a group fitness instructor specializing in indoor cycling, treadmill running and total body conditioning formats at Equinox in New York City. She’s a marathoner, lover of distance running and lifting heavy. Her philosophy is based on the notion that all bodies deserve a fitness experience without guilt or shame. She approaches her craft with humor, real talk and ultimately, wants her clients feeling strong and more capable in their bodies through movement.
Nick Klastava is CEO of Running Explained and started running back in 1996 and has been competitively running for 26 years now with a brief break in his 20’s. His spark for running came back in High School, being a part of a team and finding a sport that brought out the best in himself. He ran competitively in college for Monmouth University in New Jersey after college he took 8 years off from running and thought he was done forever. After moving to Maryland in 2010, Nick found his spark again with running and found a new outlook on running with less pressure and less emphasis on the numbers and broke all of his college PR's by age 38.
Nick lives just outside Baltimore, Maryland, and his favorite thing about coaching is to unconditionally support runners and their journeys.
With Coach Amanda Katz & Nick Klastava, you’re getting more than just two coaches! You’re getting mentors who understand the pressures, challenges and ups and downs of navigating running and life. They’ve been in your shoes, struggled with comparison and perfectionism, but grew through the noise to help you find a sustainable, enjoyable path to becoming your best; mentally, physically, and emotionally.
Through Running Explained, We offer training plans, online courses, and 1:1 coaching designed to help runners achieve their goals while avoiding the common pitfalls of overtraining, under-fueling, and burnout. Whether you’re training for your first half marathon or chasing a new PR, her guidance will help you train smarter, race stronger, and love the journey.
📲 Learn more at RunningExplained.com
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