Rochelle and Matt discuss the common challenge runners face: sticking to the training plan. They explore reasons behind this, including ego, peer pressure, and insecurity, and emphasize the importance of trust, patience, and consistency in training for optimal race day performance.

key topics

• Reasons runners struggle with sticking to plans
• The importance of trust and patience in training
• Risks of doing more than prescribed
• Effective communication with coaches
• Building consistency and gradual progression

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Training for a half marathon isn’t just about ticking boxes — and in this episode, we get real about what it actually looks like mid-block.

Sarah is deep in her build towards the HBF Run for a Reason Half Marathon, and we break down how training is reallyfeeling right now — the highs, the fatigue, the doubt, and the small wins that matter.

We talk about:

• What surprises people in a training block
• The reality of balancing life and running
• Sessions that build confidence (and the ones that humble you)
• The mental side of training — and how to work through it
• Why consistency always beats perfection

If you’re currently training for HBF — or any race — this episode will remind you that you’re not alone in how it feels.

This is the middle of the block. This is where the work happens.

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In this episode, Rochelle and Stevie explore the meaning of personal bests (PBs) in running, how to let go of old records, and focus on growth and longevity in the sport. They discuss mental reframing, redefining success, and practical ways to stay motivated without clinging to past achievements.

Take aways:

• The emotional significance of PBs for runners
• Why runners struggle to let go of old PBs
• The importance of mental reframing in running
• Redefining success and progress in running
• Practical strategies for focusing on growth and longevity

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