5d ago

Stop Waiting Until Monday (Guided Run Episode 4)

We’ve all said it… “I’ll start on Monday.” Or after the holiday. Or when work calms down. Or when the weather improves. The problem is, the “perfect time” rarely arrives. In this week’s Guided Run, Adam explores why so many of us spend our lives waiting for motivation, confidence or the ideal circumstances before taking action and why that mindset quietly steals years without us even realising it. Through relatable stories, practical examples and honest conversations, you’ll discover why consistency has very little to do with motivation and everything to do with becoming the sort of person who simply keeps showing up. In this episode you’ll learn: 🏃 Running Why waiting until you’re “fit enough” is keeping you stuck.How routine beats motivation every time.Why consistency doesn’t mean perfection.The real reason successful runners don’t rely on feeling motivated.🍽️ Healthy Habits Why extreme diets rarely last.How small daily decisions shape your future more than occasional big efforts.Why building systems is more powerful than relying on willpower.The difference between being “on a plan” and creating a lifestyle.🧠 Mindset Why the perfect time never comes.How every action is a vote for the person you’re becoming.Why “starting again” is often the wrong way to think about setbacks.A simple mindset shift that can completely change how you approach healthy living.This episode is for anyone who’s ever found themselves waiting for Monday, next month or New Year before making a change. Key takeaway: “Don’t wait until life gets easier. Build habits that work even when life gets messy. The people who succeed aren’t the ones who feel motivated every day, they’re the ones who keep showing up anyway.”

Jul 21

Stop Dieting. Start Living. (Guided Run Episode 3)

For years we’ve been told that losing weight is all about eating less, counting calories and having more willpower. But what if there’s a better way? In this week’s guided run, Adam explains why he moved away from traditional diet culture and why his coaching focuses on building healthy habits rather than chasing short-term weight loss. This isn’t about saying calorie counting or Slimming World “don’t work.” It’s about explaining why lasting success comes from creating a lifestyle you actually enjoy, rather than relying on restriction and willpower. Throughout the run, Adam shares stories from his coaching, practical nutrition advice and the philosophy that’s helped so many people lose weight without feeling like they’re constantly on a diet. In this episode you’ll learn: 🏃 Running & Lifestyle Why running should support your life, not take it over.The difference between proving your fitness and building your fitness.Why consistency will always beat intensity.How running can become the foundation for a healthier lifestyle.🍽️ Nutrition Why Adam doesn’t coach through restriction.The difference between dieting and building healthy habits.Why protein and whole foods help reduce hunger naturally.How simple meals and slow cooker recipes make consistency easier.Why calories matter, but counting them forever doesn’t have to.A simple explanation of blood sugar, insulin and appetite.Why eating more of the right foods is often more effective than simply eating less.🧠 Mindset Why successful people don’t just lose weight—they change their identity.The difference between trying to be healthy and becoming a healthy person.Why healthy habits are like planting a tree rather than buying fruit.How to stop chasing quick fixes and start thinking long-term.Why your future self should influence the choices you make today.This episode is packed with relatable stories, practical coaching advice and simple analogies designed to make nutrition feel less confusing and far more achievable. Key takeaway: “Don’t build a diet you can survive for six weeks. Build a lifestyle you’ll still enjoy in six years. When you become a healthier person, the weight loss often becomes a natural by-product—not the only goal.”

Jun 28

The Consistency Club Guided Run – Episode 2

Episode 2 – Run Your Own Race In this week’s guided run, Adam explores one of the biggest obstacles to enjoying running, losing weight and building confidence: comparison. Whether it’s comparing yourself to faster runners on Strava, fitter people on social media or the person you wish you were six months ago, comparison has a habit of stealing the joy from the progress you’re already making. Across this guided run, Adam shares personal stories from his own running journey, relatable client experiences and practical coaching advice to help you stop chasing somebody else’s version of success and start appreciating your own. In this episode you’ll learn: 🏃 Running Why easy runs should feel easyHow comparison quietly ruins the enjoyment of runningWhy your watch should be a tool, not your bossHow to stop obsessing over pace and StravaWhy consistency will always beat intensityThe importance of running your race, not somebody else’s🍽️ Nutrition Why social media has made nutrition more confusing than everThe problem with comparing your diet to other people’sHow whole foods and higher-protein meals help reduce hungerWhy Adam relies so heavily on his slow cookerHow to build a way of eating that fits around real lifeWhy simple, repeatable habits beat perfect meal plans🧠 Mindset Why you’re becoming a different person, not just a fitter oneHow comparison affects confidence in every area of lifeThe power of identity and keeping promises to yourselfWhy one bad day, one missed run or one takeaway changes very littleThe “bricklayer” analogy that explains why small actions repeated consistently lead to extraordinary resultsWhy the only person worth comparing yourself to is the person you were yesterdayThroughout the episode, Adam reminds you that fitness isn’t about proving yourself to other people. It’s about quietly becoming the sort of person who keeps showing up, one run, one meal and one decision at a time. Key takeaway: “Comparison changes the story, not the reality. Run your own race, trust your own journey, and let consistency do the rest.”

Jun 24

You’re Not Starting From Scratch… You’re Starting From Experience

In this episode of The Consistency Club Podcast, Adam explores one of the biggest misconceptions in running, nutrition and fitness: the idea that a setback means you’re “back to square one.” Whether it’s a missed week of training, a holiday, an injury or simply life getting in the way, it’s easy to feel like all your hard work has disappeared. But the reality is very different. Using personal experiences, relatable stories and practical coaching advice, Adam explains why your body, mind and habits remember far more than you think, and why getting back into a routine is often much easier than starting for the first time. In this episode you’ll learn: Why you’re never truly back at square oneHow experience accelerates your progress after a setbackWhy fitness comes back quicker than you thinkThe importance of dropping the “all or nothing” mindsetWhy one missed run or one unhealthy meal changes very littleHow to recover mentally after holidays, illness or busy periodsThe “next good decision” approach to getting back on trackWhy consistency is built through patterns, not perfectionHow running changes your identity far beyond pace and distanceWhy setbacks are part of the journey, not the end of itPacked with stories, humour and practical advice, this episode is a reminder that progress isn’t about never taking a step backwards—it’s about always finding your way forwards again. Key takeaway: You’re not starting from scratch. You’re starting with experience, and that’s one of the greatest advantages you can have.

Jun 22

The Consistency Club Guided Run - Episode 1

In the very first Consistency Club Virtual Run Club episode, Adam takes you out on a run and talks you through some of the biggest lessons he’s learned from running, coaching and his own fitness journey. Recorded during a heatwave, this episode covers why running in hot weather feels harder than normal, why your heart rate is often higher in the heat, and why slower paces don’t mean you’ve suddenly lost fitness. Along the way, Adam shares stories from his own running journey, including how running helped him through a difficult period during COVID, the mistake he made of turning every run into a race, and how learning to slow down ultimately made him fitter, faster and helped him enjoy running again. The episode also explores: Why consistency beats motivation every timeThe importance of easy runningWhy the runs you nearly skip often matter mostHow to stop obsessing over pace and heart rateWhy most diets fail and what to focus on insteadThe role of protein, whole foods and simple nutritionHow running and nutrition work together for long-term fat lossWhy confidence is built through evidence, not motivationThe danger of constantly moving the goalpostsHow to reconnect with your deeper reason for runningWhy you’re probably making more progress than you realiseThrough storytelling, coaching lessons, practical advice and a few laughs along the way, this episode is designed to feel like you’re out running with the rest of the Consistency Club community, wherever you happen to be. The main takeaway? You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to keep showing up.

Jun 14

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 satisfactionThe danger of constantly moving the goalpostsHow social media fuels comparison and dissatisfactionWhy the journey matters more than the finish lineThe importance of recognising progress beyond pace and weight lossHow running teaches patience and long-term thinkingWhy enjoyment is critical for consistencyThe difference between pursuing improvement and chasing perfectionHow fitness gradually changes identity and self-beliefWhy looking backwards occasionally can be just as valuable as looking forwardsThis 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.

Jun 9

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 foundThe difference between confidence and evidenceHow running gradually changes self-beliefWhy overthinking destroys progressThe fear of joining run clubs, gyms and racesWhy action creates confidence more reliably than waiting for motivationThe importance of trusting the processHow small wins accumulate over timeWhy most people are capable of far more than they realiseThe identity shifts that happen through consistent running and fitness habitsThis 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.

Jun 6

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 thinkingWhy perfectionism often destroys consistencyHow social media creates unrealistic expectationsWhy missing one run or having one bad meal means very littleThe importance of momentum over motivationHow shame keeps people stuckWhy flexibility matters more than perfectionThe difference between setbacks and stopping completelyWhy focusing on the next good decision changes everythingThis episode is a reminder that progress rarely comes from perfect weeks. It usually comes from imperfect weeks where you continue anyway.

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Stop Waiting Until Monday (Guided Run Episode 4)

Stop Dieting. Start Living. (Guided Run Episode 3)

The Consistency Club Guided Run – Episode 2

You’re Not Starting From Scratch… You’re Starting From Experience

The Consistency Club Guided Run - Episode 1

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

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

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

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The Consistency Club - Members Only Podcast

Episodes

Stop Waiting Until Monday (Guided Run Episode 4)

Stop Dieting. Start Living. (Guided Run Episode 3)

The Consistency Club Guided Run – Episode 2

You’re Not Starting From Scratch… You’re Starting From Experience

The Consistency Club Guided Run - Episode 1

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

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

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

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