Motivation Is A Lie - How to Train on Your Worst Days
From The REAL Triathlon Podcast by therealtriathlonpodcast
April 10, 2026 · 1h 8m · Episode 250
About this episode
The episode discusses the challenges of training on difficult days and emphasizes the importance of consistency over motivation.
Nobody talks about the workouts that almost don’t happen. The ones after a long day at work, when you’re mentally drained, physically tired, and the last thing you want to do is train. No highlight reel, no music, no perfect conditions. Just you deciding whether or not to show up.Motivation is unreliable. That’s why it can’t be your system. You don’t need a better plan. You need fewer negotiations with yourself. The goal isn’t to feel good. The goal is to follow through. Anyone can train when it’s easy. Consistency is built when it’s not. Head to pillarperformance.shop or TheFeed.com/pillar and enter code REALTRI15 for 15% off first-time purchases. If you want to go above and beyond consider supporting us over on Patreon by clicking here! Follow us on Instagram at @realtrisquad for updates on new episodes. Individual Instagram handles: Garrick Loewen - @loeweng Nicholas Chase - @race_chase Jackson Laundry - @jacksonlaundrytri Lisa Becharas - @lisabecharas
People in this episode
Hosts: Garrick Loewen, Nicholas Chase, Jackson Laundry, Lisa Becharas
Topics covered
- motivation
- training
- consistency
- mental toughness
- workouts
- self-discipline
Keywords
- motivation
- training
- workouts
- consistency
- mental toughness
- self-discipline
- Pillar Performance
- The Feed
- triathlon
- athlete
Sponsors
Pillar Performance, The Feed
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