This week, we discuss the big running goal we are each working towards and the why behind doing so, given we are two average runners who aren’t elite or getting paid to do this!

Alice shares her journey recovering from stress fractures and her aspiration to run a sub-3-hour marathon. Huw shares his plans to move back to the UK and his interest in attempting the Paddy Buckley Round, a challenging trail run in Snowdonia.

We also discovered we both cried watching a movie this past week, and share the lessons we are taking from it in both running and non-running life. Finally, we answer a spicy listener question regarding societal perceptions of gender in sports. Plus more fun topics.

Chapters00:00 Weekly Check-In: Training and Life Scores

02:58 Home Alone: Finding Joy in Solitude

05:57 Movies and Reflections: Immersive Experiences

08:58 Setting Goals: Adventures in Trail Running

12:01 The Challenge of Unstructured Goals

14:58 Breaking Away from Corporate Races

17:53 Exploring the Beauty of Wales: Hiking Adventures

20:52 Embarking on New Adventures

21:21 The Beacons Way 100 Race Experience

23:13 Alice's Marathon Journey and Challenges

24:37 The Allure of the Sub-Three Marathon

26:25 Injury Setbacks and Future Goals

27:43 The Competitive Spirit in Running

31:39 Why Marathons? The Appeal of Long-Distance Running

34:36 The Journey of Improvement in Running

36:57 Exploring New Challenges in Running

41:24 Pacing Challenges and Race Experiences

43:07 Inspiration from Film: I Swear

47:14 Existential Themes in Project Hail Mary

51:17 Overcoming Doubt and Taking Action

55:04 Listener Questions: Gender Assumptions in Running

We talked about how we fell in love with running as a lifestyle, the childhood experiences that play a role in this exciting yet not so exciting journey, and how it affects our lives and work. Plus other great topics!

Contact us

Email: twoaveragerunners@gmail.com

Instagram: @huwjedwards @dralicepenn @two.average.runners

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Running and Life

02:47 Perspectives on Running and Achievement

05:54 Cultural Differences in Sports and Exercise

08:59 Early Experiences with Running and Fitness

11:52 The Social Aspect of Running

14:57 Discipline and Consistency in Running

18:00 Motivation and Mastery in Running

21:05 The Role of Running in Personal Life

23:52 Finding Balance Between Work and Personal Goals

27:05 The Journey of Mastery in Running

30:22 The Allure of Social Media and Consumerism

32:56 Nutrition and Performance: The Science of Supplements

37:07 Consistency in Training: The Key to Improvement

39:40 Identifying Weaknesses: The Role of Coaching

41:01 Patterns of Behavior: Learning from Past Mistakes

46:14 The Ego and Commitment: Pushing Through Challenges

50:28 The Mental Game: Managing Expectations on Race Day

55:51 Future Conversations: Exploring Personal Stories and Lessons