# MWM Episode 96 - When Backing off is Moving Forward Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/run-the-riot-podcast-919187/mwm-episode-96-when-backing-off-is-moving-forward Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/run-the-riot-podcast-919187/mwm-episode-96-when-backing-off-is-moving-forward.md Podcast: [Run The Riot Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/run-the-riot-podcast-919187) Published: 2026-07-08T05:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/HUM3913126826.mp3 Audio file: https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/HUM3913126826.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/run-the-riot-podcast-919187/episodes/mwm-episode-96-when-backing-off-is-moving-forward Duration seconds: 1104 ## Resource In this Midweek Motivation, we explore the importance of knowing when to back off in your training. Sometimes, the challenge isn't about pushing harder, but about listening to your body and making smart decisions. Key takeaways: * Recognize when to rest: Pushing through pain can lead to injury. * Consistency over time builds fitness: One missed workout won't derail your progress. * Modify your plan: Adapting your training can still lead to success. * Wisdom in training: Sometimes, backing off today allows for better performance tomorrow. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:28 The challenge of knowing when to back off 01:22 Listening to your body 03:05 The importance of consistency 05:03 Adapting your training plan 07:25 The balance of pushing and resting 10:46 The wisdom of long-term goals 12:14 Making decisions based on wisdom What's your biggest challenge with balancing training and rest? Drop it in the comments! Subscribe for weekly motivation and insights on running and training! #MidweekMotivation #RunningTips #ListenToYourBody ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/run-the-riot-podcast-919187/episodes/mwm-episode-96-when-backing-off-is-moving-forward/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/run-the-riot-podcast-919187/mwm-episode-96-when-backing-off-is-moving-forward.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.