In this episode of The Consistency Club Podcast, Adam explores one of the biggest misconceptions in running, nutrition and fitness: the idea that a setback means you’re “back to square one.”

Whether it’s a missed week of training, a holiday, an injury or simply life getting in the way, it’s easy to feel like all your hard work has disappeared. But the reality is very different.

Using personal experiences, relatable stories and practical coaching advice, Adam explains why your body, mind and habits remember far more than you think, and why getting back into a routine is often much easier than starting for the first time.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why you’re never truly back at square one
• How experience accelerates your progress after a setback
• Why fitness comes back quicker than you think
• The importance of dropping the “all or nothing” mindset
• Why one missed run or one unhealthy meal changes very little
• How to recover mentally after holidays, illness or busy periods
• The “next good decision” approach to getting back on track
• Why consistency is built through patterns, not perfection
• How running changes your identity far beyond pace and distance
• Why setbacks are part of the journey, not the end of it

Packed with stories, humour and practical advice, this episode is a reminder that progress isn’t about never taking a step backwards—it’s about always finding your way forwards again.

Key takeaway: You’re not starting from scratch. You’re starting with experience, and that’s one of the greatest advantages you can have.

In the very first Consistency Club Virtual Run Club episode, Adam takes you out on a run and talks you through some of the biggest lessons he’s learned from running, coaching and his own fitness journey.

Recorded during a heatwave, this episode covers why running in hot weather feels harder than normal, why your heart rate is often higher in the heat, and why slower paces don’t mean you’ve suddenly lost fitness.

Along the way, Adam shares stories from his own running journey, including how running helped him through a difficult period during COVID, the mistake he made of turning every run into a race, and how learning to slow down ultimately made him fitter, faster and helped him enjoy running again.

The episode also explores:

• Why consistency beats motivation every time
• The importance of easy running
• Why the runs you nearly skip often matter most
• How to stop obsessing over pace and heart rate
• Why most diets fail and what to focus on instead
• The role of protein, whole foods and simple nutrition
• How running and nutrition work together for long-term fat loss
• Why confidence is built through evidence, not motivation
• The danger of constantly moving the goalposts
• How to reconnect with your deeper reason for running
• Why you’re probably making more progress than you realise

Through storytelling, coaching lessons, practical advice and a few laughs along the way, this episode is designed to feel like you’re out running with the rest of the Consistency Club community, wherever you happen to be.

The main takeaway?

You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to keep showing up.

Episode 10 of The Consistency Club Podcast explores why so many runners and fitness enthusiasts struggle to feel satisfied with their progress, even when they’re achieving things they once thought were impossible.

Adam talks about the tendency to constantly move the goalposts, how social media fuels comparison, and why many people spend so much time chasing the next milestone that they forget to appreciate how far they’ve already come.

Using personal experiences, client stories and relatable analogies, this episode covers:

• Why achieving goals doesn’t always create lasting satisfaction
• The danger of constantly moving the goalposts
• How social media fuels comparison and dissatisfaction
• Why the journey matters more than the finish line
• The importance of recognising progress beyond pace and weight loss
• How running teaches patience and long-term thinking
• Why enjoyment is critical for consistency
• The difference between pursuing improvement and chasing perfection
• How fitness gradually changes identity and self-belief
• Why looking backwards occasionally can be just as valuable as looking forwards

This episode is a reminder that while ambition and goals are important, it’s equally important to acknowledge your progress and appreciate the person you’re becoming along the way.