Episode 028: The Progress You're Missing And Why It Matters | This Week in parkrun Training

Episode 028: The Progress You're Missing (And Why It Matters) | This Week in parkrun Training One of the biggest mistakes runners make is judging every week by the stopwatch. The reality is that your fitness often improves long before your finish time does. In Episode 028 of The parkrun Brief, Coach Ray explains the subtle signs you're becoming a stronger runner, how to break through frustrating plateaus, why SMART goals lead to better training, and what Jess Bray's outstanding Otago 5,000m Championship performance teaches us about disciplined racing. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Welcome to The parkrun Brief 0:18 – The Subtle Signs Your Fitness Is Improving (Even If Your Time Isn't) 🔗 https://wp.me/pgV9w4-p4 5:50 – How to Break Through a parkrun Plateau 🔗 https://wp.me/pgV9w4-qG 10:03 – Friday Fast Track: 16min Tempo Workout 🔗 https://wp.me/pgV9w4-qw 12:30 – SMART Goals for parkrunners: How to Turn Good Intentions Into Faster Saturdays 🔗 https://wp.me/pgV9w4-oa 22:20 – The Benefits of a Pre-parkrun Jog 🔗 https://wp.me/pgV9w4-o4 25:38 – The Most Impressive Part Of This 18:12 Wasn't The Time: Jess Bray's Otago 5,000m Championship Progress Report 🔗 https://wp.me/pgV9w4-on 💪 Stronger for parkrun – A Quick Routine to Finish Your 5K Better Want to finish stronger, maintain better running form, and build greater resilience over the final kilometre? Download my free strength guide and add this simple routine to your weekly training. 👉 https://qwikkiwicoaching.lpages.co/st... 🏃 parkrun Kickstart — Only $47 If you're ready to stop guessing and start training with a clear plan, parkrun Kickstart is designed specifically for recreational runners who want to improve their 5K performance. Inside you'll learn how to structure your training week, pace your parkruns more effectively, build your aerobic fitness, and develop the consistency that leads to long-term improvement. 👉 Join parkrun Kickstart today: https://www.coachraytraining.co.nz/si... If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share it with another parkrunner. Train smart. Stay patient. Trust the process. Enjoy your parkrun. Ray Boardman #parkrun #parkruntraining #runningcoach #5ktraining #temporun #runningtips #coachray #parkrunbrief