Training Hard But Not Getting Faster? 4 EXPERT TIPS for a Running Plateau

You're putting in the work, so why aren't you getting any faster? It's one of the most frustrating feelings in running, and it's more common than you'd think.

This week, Coach Steph and Anya Culling break down the four most common reasons your training might have plateaued, and tell you what to do about each one.

What You'll Learn:
🎯 Why a vague goal won't get you anywhere
⚖️ Why living in the "grey zone" is quietly stalling your progress
😴 Why recovery isn't optional, and what actually counts as recovery
💪 Why skipping strength training could be holding you back

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.

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Why Am I Not Getting Faster?
00:42 – Coaching quickfire: fact or fiction
01:20 – Mistake 1: You don't have a real goal
05:54 – Mistake 2: Stuck in the "grey zone"
09:27 – Mistake 3: Not recovering enough
15:17 – Mistake 4: Skipping strength training
20:22 – Wrap up: train smarter, not just harder

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