The Milestone Pursuit

So, in this audio coaching session, where you download the recording and listen to it on the run as if I'm there with you, we continue with our 5k specific block of training, heading once more to the Roding Valley Rec for a continuous speed session..... 9 sets of 300m (or 70s, whichever comes first) as fast as you can off a 100m jog. Smash it out. Warm up starts at 21 minutes Session starts at c.2...

This easy run and natter builds on the previous editions of Recovery Ramblings (episodes 12, 15, 25) where I've been talking about my journey in running (and a bit in life), what The Milestone Pursuit is trying to do and the importance of values driven purpose. This time, as we enter a new period of Covid-life, the back-to-school phase, I talk about one issue that slows us down as we take on new c...

So, in this audio coaching session, where you download the recording and listen to it on the run as if I'm there with you, we continue with our 5k specific block of training, heading once more to the Roding Valley Rec with no ranting groundsman this week :-( The session is all about speed - 800m at 5k pace (or 3 mins whichever comes first), another 800m at 5k pace, then 400m all out (or 90s whiche...

Going back to 505, fortunately it involved neither a 7 hour flight or a 45 minute drive - the reason behind that Arctic Monkeys lyric reference will become clear (its not about me dumping my girlfriend as the lyric is). So, in this audio coaching session, where you download the recording and listen to it on the run as if I'm there with you, we continue with our 5k specific block of training, chang...

This is a special edition of the podcast in which I describe what the #howfar challenge is, how it works and how it comes about and what's in it for you while I run from Paternoster Square in St. Pauls to Canary Wharf in 30 minutes. All the detail is in the podcast, and here https://www.letsgetrunning.co.uk/howfar-cc but the basics are form a team (you can run just as yourself) among your family,...

In this audio coaching session, where you download the recording and listen to it on the run as if I'm there with you, we continue with our 5k specific block of training, in the continued expectation/hope that we can race soon, with a little bit of chat about a race I did myself at the weekend. This is similar, but is a build on what we did last week - 3 x (600m, 400m, 600m at 5k pace off 40 secon...

In this audio coaching session, where you download the recording and listen to it on the run as if I'm there with you, we continue with our 5k specific block of training, in the continued expectation/hope that we can race soon - I also cover Parkrun's recent announcement and what this means. This session, perfect for hot conditions is a classic staple of 5k training - 3 sets of 4 x 400m at 5k pace...

Hi - this is a special edition recorded while exploring the Munros of the Scottish Highlands. It's something of a set of reflections about the last 5 months, a little about the London Marathon, running twitter and new chapters. Includes some rants, some sheep and a LOT of wind......did I make it to the top (and back down again)??? Can you even put up with the podcast long enough to find out? Hope...

In this audio coaching session, where you download the recording and listen to it on the run as if I'm there with you, we continue with our 5k specific block of training, in the expectation/hope that we can race soon. This session is more fartlek than intervals - you will run for 400m (or 90s) at 5k pace, and then drop down for 1200m (or whatever you manage while I run 1200m) at a steady pace. Tha...

In this audio coaching session, where you download the recording and listen to it on the run as if I'm there with you, we continue with our 5k specific block of training, in the expectation/hope that we can race soon. The session builds on last week, with 5 mins of 10k effort followed by 12 x 45s at quicke rthan 5k pace with 60s jog in between each rep, followed by a further 5 mins of 10k effort....

In this audio coaching session, where you download the recording and listen to it on the run as if I'm there with you, we are moving into a 5k specific block of training, in the expectation/hope that the ever easing lockdown measures will grant us the opportunity to race for real (in a socially distanced manner) at some point towards the end of the summer with parkrun. This sessions takes elements...

In this audio coaching session, where you download the recording and listen to it on the run as if I'm there with you, we are going for an easy run with some core exercises. Laps of Bell Common cricket pitch, this also includes some chat about being kind, the need for face masks and elastic energy - and we were kept company by an engine that just kept on running.... Enjoy the session! Steve Hosted...

In this audio coaching session, where you download the recording and listen to it on the run as if I'm there with you, we are building further on last week's speed endurance session with 5, 5 and then, er, 5 mins of running at HM, 10k, and 5k pace respectively, repeated in the same order all off 2 mins recovery. Game on. Also full of chat about Venn Diagrams and the camping in the Kentish Countrys...

In this audio coaching session, where you download the recording and listen to it on the run as if I'm there with you, we are going for an easy run with some surges to spice it up a little. Also a little spicy is the chat - which is focused on the issue of doping pitches in sport which is back in the news with Wilson Kipsang's 4 year ban. Enjoy the session! Steve Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

In this audio coaching session, where you download the recording and listen to it on the run as if I'm there with you, we are building on last week's speed endurance session with 6, 5, 4 mins of running, repeated in reverse (4, 5, and finishing with 6 mins) all off 2 mins recovery. Focus on patience, discipline and courage this week......oh, and I keep saying its Seth Rice, when actually it's Decl...

In this audio coaching session, where you download the recording and listen to it on the run as if I'm there with you, we are keeping the running easy and the focusing on some challenging strength exercises. All you need for this is a square patch of land, a couple of football pitches is ideal, or you can just run and stop when i stop to do the exercises. Not a long session, so if its not enough f...

In this audio coaching session, where you download the recording and listen to it on the run as if I'm there with you, we are continuing (and progressing) with mixed pace and mixed duration interval sessions to build speed endurance. This weeks it's 7, 5, 3 mins of running, repeated in reverse (3, 5, and finishing with 7 mins) all off 2 mins recovery. In the context of 3 month's of lockdown stress...

In this, the latest in our series of mindfulness in running podcasts recorded on the run, we return to some of the mindfulness in running practices we talked about in previous episodes but also reflect on the GOOD things,that you have enJOYed about lockdown and want to take forward into your life post lockdown. Includes a detour because of a murder (it turns out) Hope you enjoy the session anyway!...

In this audio coaching session, where you download the recording and listen to it on the run as if I'm there with you, we are continuing (and progressing) with mixed pace and mixed duration interval sessions. This weeks it's 2 sets of 6, 4, 3, 1 mins of running all off 2 mins recovery. Keep it controlled it's hot this week! No pre-amble this week as a zoom video call used up all my phone battery (...

In this audio coaching session, where you download the recording and listen to it on the run as if I'm there with you, we are building on the core work from last week (episode 24) , but this time there's no squirrels to guide us.......30 mins easy broken up with all sorts of core work good for runners - easy! Enjoy the session! Steve Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this audio coaching session, where you download the recording and listen to it on the run as if I'm there with you, we are continuing (and progressing) with mixed pace and mixed duration interval sessions. This weeks it's 5, 1, 4, 1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 4, 1, 5 and 1 minute of running all off 2 mins recovery. Exhausting enough to read....the good news is that you don't need to worry about remembering i...

This easy run and natter builds on the previous editions of Recovery Ramblings (episodes 12 and 15) where I've been talking about my journey in running (and a bit in life) and what The Milestone Pursuit is trying to do. This time, while we're in the period of reflection that Covid has provided us all with, I talk about my experience in changing my career and the importance of understanding your va...

In this audio coaching session, where you download the recording and listen to it on the run as if I'm there with you, we are keeping it easy but with a twist or two. Every time you (I) see a person we put in a little surge, and every time you (I) see a squirrel we do some core work. And when we see a deer? well....you'll have to get to the very end for that..... To complete the total inanity of t...

In this audio coaching session, where you download the recording and listen to it on the run as if I'm there with you, we are continuing with mixed pace and mixed duration interval sessions. This weeks it's 1, 2, 4, 5, 5, 4, 2 and 1 minute of running all off 2 mins recovery. And this week's chat is all about thinking about what running is to you in 2020 - what do you enjoy? What do you want to ach...

In this audio coaching session, where you download the recording and listen to it on the run as if I'm there with you, we do some fartlek - which is loosely translated in Swedish into speed-play - where we run continuously but mix up the paces. I say run, but one of the paces is indeed a walk. A great session requiring just 30 minutes that teaches us to change up the paces through a run. Includes...