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The Workout Is Not the Point

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Oct 22, 202648:25

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Training is only the input. Adaptation is the goal. Steve and Jon explore why the same workout can transform one athlete and bury another and how stress, recovery, nutrition, individual differences, and the messy reality of working with human beings determine what actually sticks. Do us a favor, fill out this coaching survey to help…

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When was this episode published?: October 22, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 48 min.
What podcast is this from?: Science of Running. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: Science of Running covers running. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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Listen guide

How do I listen to this episode of Science of Running?

"The Workout Is Not the Point" is an episode of Science of Running. Runtime 48 min. Published October 22, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.

Step by step

Open Spot Sports. Get the free Spot Sports app for background play, lock-screen controls, and offline downloads.
Or stream right here. Tap play on the episode card above. No app needed.
Browse the full podcast. Jump to the Science of Running page for the rest of the catalog.
Or subscribe in any podcast app. Science of Running ships on a standard RSS feed, so Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, and Pocket Casts all work too.

Quick FAQ

When was this episode published?: October 22, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 48 min.
What podcast is this from?: Science of Running. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: Science of Running covers running. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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Keep going with Science of Running.

Listen here or keep browsing the show and related sport coverage from here.

Episode Notes

Training is only the input. Adaptation is the goal. Steve and Jon explore why the same workout can transform one athlete and bury another and how stress, recovery, nutrition, individual differences, and the messy reality of working with human beings determine what actually sticks. Do us a favor, fill out this coaching survey to help…

Next listen

All from Science of Running →

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Track and Field Has a Story Problem

4 days ago1:01:14