🎙️ Episode Overview

• I share an update on my training and return from injury.
• I talk about looking at events and challenges for the year ahead, and why I need planning time before committing.
• I explain how I break down goals, use journaling to track alignment, and why structure helps me stay on course.
• I apologize for the planned guest not being on this episode — diaries got away from us, but they’ll be on soon. Let me know who you’d love to hear on the show.

🏃 Training & Planning

• First runs back after injury — what they’ve taught me.
• The importance of breaking down goals into manageable steps.
• Journaling as a tool to track progress and check alignment.
• Weekly check‑ins: am I moving closer to where I want to be, or drifting?

🚴 Running vs Cycling Balance

• Loving both sports, but time is limited.
• Reframing the challenge as gratitude instead of frustration.
• Recognizing the privilege of having multiple passions.

🙏 Gratitude Practices (inspired by Excellence, Actually)

• Gratitude builds resilience and psychological flexibility.
• It helps avoid burnout and grounds us in the present.
• It strengthens identity by focusing on values, not just results.
• Practical tools:
• Daily journaling with specific gratitude entries.
• Gratitude runs or rides — noticing what’s good.
• Narrative reframing during tough patches.
• Expressing appreciation to teammates, volunteers, and supporters.
• I share a set of journaling prompts listeners can use right away.

📣 Community & Coaching

• Reminder to like, rate, and subscribe to the show.
• Share the episode with anyone who might benefit — that’s how we grow the West Coast Ultra community.
• 👉 I now have space for more athletes - if you’d like coaching support to break down your goals, stay accountable, and build consistency, you can find me on Team RunRun: David Taylor – Glasgow Running Coach.

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