In this episode, I talk about something that confuses a lot of people in training. And this also applies for life in general. Not just in sports.

Knowing when to respect your limits and when you’re actually hiding behind them.

Starting where you are doesn’t mean staying there.

But it also doesn’t mean ignoring your body, copying what you see online, or pushing every time something feels uncomfortable.

We talk about:

• the difference between recovery and excuses

• when discipline means resting — and when it means pushing

• how social media distorts training expectations

• why copying without context leads to injury, not progress

• comparison, pressure, and wanting to prove yourself

• learning to choose the right kind of discipline for the situation you’re in

I don’t think comparison is always wrong. I think the real question is why you’re comparing…not who you’re looking at.

If you want to get better at something, it’s actually pretty natural to look at people who are further along than you.

People who are stronger. More experienced. Maybe more consistent.

People on the same level as you, or below you- can feel comfortable.And comfort isn’t a bad thing. It just doesn’t create growth.

Looking up gives you direction. It shows you what’s possible.

Looking sideways often gives you validation. Looking down gives you reassurance.

And reassurance can feel good. But it doesn’t move you forward.

Running podcast:

Not Another Running Podcast, hosted by Line6

https://open.spotify.com/show/7dbV96PYI88aHhthCiNcka?si=71kGMfUVScSFrL3TRai5yg

https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/not-another-running-podcast/id1866449794?l=en-GB