Episode 009: Unlocking Your parkrun Potential — The Power of Reflection and Smarter Training

Описание: Smarter training starts with better reflection.

In Episode 009 of The parkrun Brief, Ray Boardman explores how reflection, smarter workload choices, and intentional training structure can unlock consistent parkrun progress.

This week’s episode focuses on the small decisions that shape long-term improvement — from Sunday habits to smarter workout placement and recognising the training patterns that quietly stall progress.

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⏱️ Timestamps & Resources

0:00 – Welcome to The parkrun Brief (Episode 009)
Why reflection and smarter training matter more than doing more.

0:26 – The One Thing Every Runner Should Do on Sundays
A simple weekly reset that most runners skip — and why it matters.
🔗 https://wp.me/pgV9w4-9y

4:00 – Train Less, Gain More: Smarter Saturdays
How reducing effort in the right places can improve performance.
🔗 https://wp.me/pgV9w4-9V

6:56 – 3× 5-Minute Threshold Workout
Where threshold training fits and how it builds sustainable speed.
🔗 [https://wp.me/pgV9w4-a3](https://wp.me/pgV9w4-a3)

9:22 – The Most Common Training Pattern That Stops Progress
Recognising the cycle that keeps many parkrunners stuck.
🔗 https://wp.me/pgV9w4-9b

13:09 – Try a parkrun Speed Challenge in Training
A simple way to add variety and sharpen race-specific pace.
🔗 https://wp.me/pgV9w4-95

15:45 – Speed Inside Endurance: Stephanie Barker’s Neale Park parkrun Analysis
What smart endurance pacing looks like during a Tarawera 100 build.
🔗 https://wp.me/pgV9w4-9G

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Train smart — and enjoy your parkrun.
Ray