# Why You’re Probably Fitter Than You Think

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Podcast: [The Consistency Club - Members Only Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-consistency-club-members-only-podcast-7862132)
Published: 2026-05-26T21:43:37+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/1f44a8ae
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Duration seconds: 350

## Resource

Episode 6 of The Consistency Club Podcast explores a feeling almost every runner experiences at some point - believing they’re not improving, or even worse, thinking they’re going backwards. Adam talks about why runners become emotionally attached to numbers like pace, heart rate and distance, and how those numbers can sometimes tell a very misleading story when taken out of context. Using personal experiences, relatable stories and coaching examples, this episode covers: Why one bad run doesn’t mean you’ve lost fitness The emotional side of running and performance Why pace isn’t the only measure of progress How stress, sleep, weather and recovery affect your runs The mistake of attaching self-worth to data and numbers Why runners constantly move the goalposts on themselves How confidence and identity gradually change through consistency Why small wins matter more than people realise The importance of zooming out and looking at long-term progress This episode is a reminder that progress in running rarely happens in a straight line, and that you’re probably doing far better than you think - you’re just too close to your own journey to always see it.

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