The MicroCast

Author: Microcosm Coaching

The Microcosm Coaching Podcast helps endurance athleteswhether you're a road runner, trail runner, or training for your first marathon or 100-milerget more out of their training with evidence-based advice, effort-based coaching, and expert mindset support. Hosted by professional coaches and athletes, each episode explores practical strategies for race prep, running recovery, mental performance, and sustainable training. If you want to build fitness, avoid burnout, and find more joy in running, you're in the right place.
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Genres: Running, Sports

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5 Reasons Your Fitness Is Stuck (and How to Get Unstuck)
Wednesday, 22 April, 2026

Why does your running fitness plateau, and what can you actually do about it? Zoë and TJ break down the five real reasons endurance athletes get stuck, a lack of training intentionality, under-recovery, chronic under-fueling, a mismatch between training and event demands, and failing to apply progressive overload across more than one lever. This episode also features a coach spotlight with James Nance, a Microcosm coach specializing in multi-sport athletes and RED-S recovery, TJ's mindset heading into race week at Canyons 100K, and a Reddit question on why your legs fall apart after your first 50K.New to Microcosm? Roster spots are open — email microcosmcoaching@gmail.com or visit microcosmcoaching.com.