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Doing everything right but not seeing the results? You're not alone, and it's rarely about trying harder.
This week, Coach Steph and Anya unpack the four most common reasons a runner's training plateaus: unclear goals, the "grey zone" trap, under-recovering, and skipping strength work, plus practical fixes for each one.
What You'll Learn:
π― Why you need a real goal, not just a vague one
βοΈ Why your easy runs probably aren't easy enough
π΄ The three things that actually drive recovery
πͺ Why strength training could be the missing 6% edge
Covering everything from goal-setting and easy pace discipline to sleep, nutrition and strength work: this is the perfect guide for anyone who feels stuck at the same pace no matter how hard they train.
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"Why Am I Not Getting Faster? 4 Fixes For Your Running Plateau | with Coach Steph" is an episode of The Runna Podcast. Runtime 21 min. Published September 11, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.