About this episode

Nick Bare and running coach Jeff Cunningham discuss how to simplify running for beginners and build consistency.

In this episode, I sit down with my running coach and host of the Consistently Good Podcast, Jeff Cunningham, to simplify running for beginners. We break down how to build an aerobic base, run easy without obsessing over Zone 2, introduce fartlek and speed workouts, warm up properly, combine running with strength training, and fuel for performance. The goal is simple: stop overcomplicating the process, start where you are, and build through consistency. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 01:23 This is not for the top 1% 04:59 "I know I'm not fast enough to be coached" 06:03 Identity and habits for new runners 08:20 Why Jeff starts every new runner with fartleks instead of track work 09:28 Speed play explained simply for beginners 15:43 Sprint/die vs. speed up/slow down 20:07 Zone 2 running 25:29 The gray zone that kills your running progress 28:44 RED-S explained 34:00 How speed work makes you faster 44:39 Why static stretching before a run is a mistake 57:04 Running to lose weight 01:10:33 How to avoid injury as a new runner 01:17:36 The patience principle ORDER MY BOOK HERE: ⁠ https://www.amazon.com/Go-One-More-Intentional-Life-Changing/dp/1637746210 FOLLOW: The Consistently Good…

People in this episode

Host: Nick Bare

Guest: Jeff Cunningham

Topics covered

• beginner running
• aerobic base
• fartlek workouts
• strength training
• injury prevention
• running performance

Keywords

• running
• beginner runner
• aerobic base
• fartlek
• speed workouts
• strength training
• injury prevention

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Consistently Good Podcast, Bat City Track Club

Products: Go One More

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