The Consistently Good Podcast

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It’s not about being great once. It’s about being consistently good. Hosted by Jeff Cunningham, BPN and Bat City Running Coach, The Consistently Good Podcast is built for athletes chasing more than finish lines. From proven coaching strategies and performance breakthroughs to raw conversations on leadership, family, and faith, Jeff delivers the tools and stories that fuel long-term growth. Backed by the “Go One More” ethos, each episode is designed to help build consistency, push past limits, and stay relentless in every arena of life.

  1. 4d ago

    S4E6: Running Non-Negotiables Vs. Negotiables (Marriages of Running)

    In this episode Jeff talks about what runners get married to. Some things are non-negotiable. Most aren't: goal times, the BQ chase, run streaks, eating clean, leg day. Jeff explains why accepting what is isn't defeat, then answer a mailbag question on pacing a marathon for a reachable goal. CHAPTERS: • 00:00 Life Is A Constellation Of Marriages • 02:00 What's Actually Non-Negotiable • 05:00 Pot Committed • 07:00 Nobody's Watching That Closely • 08:50 Life's Formulas • 12:30 Running Is An Adjunct • 14:40 Married To Process • 18:00 Married To Your Goal Time • 20:40 Accept What Is • 24:30 The BQ Chase • 29:40 Run Streaks • 32:55 Over-Optimizing Your Diet • 40:55 Skip Leg Day • 44:30 Everything Is Optional • 47:45 Mailbag: Pacing A Reachable Goal Unlock 15% off your next BPN order: Use Code: BEGOOD15 ⁠https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/jeff Bat City Track Club is an emerging national class and regionally elite team with a primary focus on distances 5,000m to the marathon. ⁠https://www.batcitytc.com/⁠ FOLLOW: IG: @theconsistentlygoodpodcast YT: @theconsistentlygoodpodcast JEFF CUNNINGHAM: IG: @jdcunningham97 BAT CITY: @batcitytrackclub This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal [health or profession] advice. Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice. MB01QV1WECUWX2D

  2. Oct 21

    S4E5: 3 Mindset Rules to Beat Race Day Fear | Angelique Cunningham

    In this episode Jeff and in his words, his better three quarters Angelique Cunningham return to talk about fear, negativity, and mindset. They cover Angelique's three rules from a rough freshman year at Baylor, why you should ask "what if it goes well?", how to visualize incrementally, and how to keep moving forward after loss. 00:00 Welcome back, Angelique: my better 75 percent 02:00 Why mindset coaching adults is harder than coaching teens 06:45 Unfiltered in Monterey, micro fears, and "what if it goes well?" 09:40 Three rules from a rough freshman year at Baylor 14:45 Stop fearing the workout: just do it and be done 17:00 The faces of negativity and the voice in your head 19:20 Be fearless: life is all about perspective 23:50 Open tabs: how women and men carry stress differently 29:20 All in vs. all consumed: one bad workout won't ruin you 33:30 Lucky socks, mind games, and real self-confidence 42:30 "What if you don't mess up?" Mackenzie on the ESPN camera 46:00 Visualize accordingly: incremental goals, and your body knows 52:00 Coming back: what separates good athletes from great ones 55:05 A hard year   Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 25% off FOR LIFE ⁠ ⁠https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutrition⁠ Bat City Track Club is an emerging national class and regionally elite team with a primary focus on distances 5,000m to the marathon. ⁠https://www.batcitytc.com/⁠ FOLLOW: IG: @theconsistentlygoodpodcast YT: @theconsistentlygoodpodcast JEFF CUNNINGHAM: IG: @jdcunningham97 BAT CITY: @batcitytrackclub This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal [health or profession] advice. Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice. MB01G6AHGLEIUP8

  3. Oct 14

    S4E4: The Smart Way to Pivot Your Hard Sessions

    Sometimes the best workout is the one that doesn't get done. In this episode Jeff explains when to move, change, or skip a workout when you're sick, hurt, traveling, or fighting the weather, and why it's not a moral failing. Plus the mailbag: building mileage and tapering for race day. • 00:00 Is This Episode For You? • 03:45 Porcelain Vs. Plastic • 09:35 Coach Brake Pedal • 14:20 The Best Workout You Skip • 16:20 Running When You're Sick • 23:10 Training Through Injury • 26:20 Working With The Weather • 32:35 Low Iron And Anemia • 38:50 Travel And Treadmills • 42:40 Every Vacation Run Is Optional • 44:55 Intervals Into Fartlek • 46:35 Shift Work And Scheduling • 51:20 Stop Beating Yourself Up • 58:40 Mailbag: Building Mileage • 1:01:30 Mailbag: Taper Workouts Unlock 15% off your next BPN order:Use Code: BEGOOD15⁠https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/jeff Bat City Track Club is an emerging national class and regionally elite team with a primary focus on distances 5,000m to the marathon. ⁠https://www.batcitytc.com/⁠ FOLLOW: IG: @theconsistentlygoodpodcast YT: @theconsistentlygoodpodcast JEFF CUNNINGHAM: IG: @jdcunningham97 BAT CITY: @batcitytrackclub This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal [health or profession] advice. Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice. MB017GXABX3B9RM

  4. Oct 7

    S4E3: 6 Paces You Should Be Running Right Now

    Jeff cuts through the noise and lays out the six types of running every runner needs: easy, marathon pace, one hour pace, critical velocity, VO2 max, and true speed work. He covers how much of each belongs in a week, why easy runs matter most, and how to stop overcomplicating training. 00:00 Stop Overcomplicating Running 02:45 Just Go Run A Lot 03:30 Earning Running Competence 04:45 Fast Twitch Versus Slow 08:20 Pace One: Easy Running 11:20 The Four Minute Excuse 13:45 Pace Two: Marathon Pace 16:10 Pace Three: One Hour Pace 20:40 Pace Four: Critical Velocity 28:30 Pace Five: VO2 Max 31:05 The Problem With Yasso 35:05 Pace Six: Actual Speed Work 41:05 How Much Of Each 43:45 Earn The Right 46:30 Finding Your Paces 48:45 Let Running Be Joyful 50:30 Mailbag: Doubles Or Singles Unlock 15% off your next BPN order: Use Code: BEGOOD15 ⁠https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/jeff Bat City Track Club is an emerging national class and regionally elite team with a primary focus on distances 5,000m to the marathon. ⁠https://www.batcitytc.com/⁠ FOLLOW: IG: @theconsistentlygoodpodcast YT: @theconsistentlygoodpodcast JEFF CUNNINGHAM: IG: @jdcunningham97 BAT CITY: @batcitytrackclub This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal [health or profession] advice. Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice. MB011XRFXKNKEE4

  5. Sep 30

    S4E2: What Tough Actually Looks Like | Luke Hopkins

    In this episode, Jeff sits down with BPN athlete Luke Hopkins: USC neuroscience grad, Ironman, and one of the toughest 23-year-olds he knows. They talk about going back to therapy after a broken ankle, feeling bad for feeling bad, why your brain quits before your body does, and why honesty isn't oversharing. 00:00 Meet Luke Hopkins 03:53 Connecticut to USC 06:29 Dad's Accident 09:52 Anxiety and Perfectionism 12:05 Back to Therapy 16:37 Feeling Bad for Feeling Bad 19:12 Stick Around 22:07 Why Neuroscience 27:49 Football to Ironman 29:19 Brain Quits First 34:07 Just Start 43:17 Vulnerability Is Honesty 48:28 Mental Health Education 52:42 Inspiration vs. Role Model 1:01:52 Ironman Florida Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 25% off FOR LIFE ⁠ ⁠https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutrition⁠ Bat City Track Club is an emerging national class and regionally elite team with a primary focus on distances 5,000m to the marathon. ⁠https://www.batcitytc.com/⁠ FOLLOW: IG: @theconsistentlygoodpodcast YT: @theconsistentlygoodpodcast JEFF CUNNINGHAM: IG: @jdcunningham97 BAT CITY: @batcitytrackclub This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal [health or profession] advice. Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice. MB01WUEORYB6ICC

  6. Sep 23

    S4E1: 8 Running Mistakes I'd Take Back

    Jeff Cunningham kicks off Season 4 with what he'd do differently if he could start over as a runner.  He raced his workouts, ran too few miles, gray-zoned his easy runs, skipped the weight room, under-fueled, and didn't sleep enough.  Here's what almost 40 years of running and coaching finally taught him. So, don't make the same mistakes kids. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Season 4 kickoff 04:00 Mistake 1: Racing workouts (there is no cheat code for toughness) 06:45 Mistake 2: Too few miles 12:20 Mistakes 3 and 4: gray-zoning easy runs and not fueling after hard  20:20 Mistake 5: Skipping Workouts 22:20 Mistake 6: Sleep makes you Sleepy 26:45 Mistake 7: Alcohol and recovery (my best season was the sober one) 29:30 Mistake 8: "Have to run this race" vs. "Get to run this race" 32:30 Marathons on two gels: sodium, cramps, and a jelly donut from Elvis 37:30 Rookie coaching mistakes and discovering critical velocity by accident 41:45 You can't staple guts to the gutless: confidence over crushing souls Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 25% off FOR LIFE ⁠ ⁠https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutrition⁠ Bat City Track Club is an emerging national class and regionally elite team with a primary focus on distances 5,000m to the marathon. ⁠https://www.batcitytc.com/⁠ FOLLOW: IG: @theconsistentlygoodpodcast YT: @theconsistentlygoodpodcast JEFF CUNNINGHAM: IG: @jdcunningham97 BAT CITY: @batcitytrackclub This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal [health or profession] advice. Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice. MB01JZKI9FWDWEH

  7. Aug 12

    S3E12: The Truth About Running's Biggest Clichés

    Jeff is closing out Season 3 of the Consistently Good Podcast by taking on some of running’s most repeated clichés. From “no pain, no gain” to “run slow to run fast,” Jeff breaks down what’s actually useful, what can get runners into trouble, and why better training usually comes back to the same things: perspective, patience, and showing up consistently. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Running Clichés Are Everywhere 02:32 The Four Types of Clichés 05:10 Can You Really Get 1% Better Every Day? 12:50 The Problem With “No Pain, No Gain” 16:25 What “Embrace the Grind” Gets Wrong 22:45 Is Pain Really Weakness Leaving the Body? 24:30 When Comparison Helps and Hurts 31:55 “Just Worry About Us” 35:09 The Worst Nutrition and Body Image Clichés 40:32 Does Running Slow Really Make You Faster? 43:36 Do Summer Miles Bring Fall Smiles? 45:15 The Race Is Not Always to the Swift 47:13 Closing Out Season 3 Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 25% off FOR LIFE ⁠ ⁠https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutrition⁠ Bat City Track Club is an emerging national class and regionally elite team with a primary focus on distances 5,000m to the marathon. ⁠https://www.batcitytc.com/⁠ FOLLOW: IG: @theconsistentlygoodpodcast YT: @theconsistentlygoodpodcast JEFF CUNNINGHAM: IG: @jdcunningham97 BAT CITY: @batcitytrackclub This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal [health or profession] advice. Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice. MB01XCZAFHACAI1

  8. Aug 5

    S3E11: The Older Runner’s Guide to Strength, Speed, and Recovery

    Coach is devoting a full episode to how runners can chase ambitious goals while respecting the realities of aging. In this episode, Jeff breaks down what actually changes as runners move into their 30s, 40s, and beyond: hormones, recovery, strength, mobility, injury risk, and bandwidth. You know, the fun stuff nobody worried about when their biggest responsibility was keeping a goldfish alive. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Welcome and Big Picture 00:57 Aging Realities Without Limits 04:13 Life Bandwidth and Responsibilities 06:48 Training Around Real Schedules 09:56 Hormones and Aging Basics 11:29 Testosterone Decline Explained 16:09 Strength, Speed and Rest 20:32 Supplements and TRT Rules 25:10 Estrogen, Perimenopause and Performance 29:54 Run, Lift and Recover Through Transition 33:58 Strength Training for Bones 35:25 Speed Work for Mitochondria 37:04 Reduce Training Density 37:45 Protein and Carbs Strategy 40:24 Bone Nutrients, Vitamin D and Calcium 43:35 HRT and Anti-Doping Rules 45:20 Desiccation and Hydration 50:47 Warmups, Recovery and PT Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 25% off FOR LIFE ⁠ ⁠https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutrition⁠ Bat City Track Club is an emerging national class and regionally elite team with a primary focus on distances 5,000m to the marathon. ⁠https://www.batcitytc.com/⁠ FOLLOW: IG: @theconsistentlygoodpodcast YT: @theconsistentlygoodpodcast JEFF CUNNINGHAM: IG: @jdcunningham97 BAT CITY: @batcitytrackclub This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal [health or profession] advice. Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice. MB014G1M05I2QO4

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It’s not about being great once. It’s about being consistently good. Hosted by Jeff Cunningham, BPN and Bat City Running Coach, The Consistently Good Podcast is built for athletes chasing more than finish lines. From proven coaching strategies and performance breakthroughs to raw conversations on leadership, family, and faith, Jeff delivers the tools and stories that fuel long-term growth. Backed by the “Go One More” ethos, each episode is designed to help build consistency, push past limits, and stay relentless in every arena of life.

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    Bare Performance Nutrition
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    42
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