S2E4: Answering Your Consistently Good Running Questions
S2E4: Answering Your Consistently Good Running Questions  
Podcast: The Consistently Good Podcast
Published On: Wed Mar 11 2026
Description: Let's do a full Q&A!Jeff Cunningham answers listener questions with practical, no-BS guidance for runners trying to make steady progress without frying themselves in the process. He covers off-season structure, long runs, half-marathon timing, fatigue, base building, heart rate, and sub-3 readiness. Reminder athletes...Stay patient, keep the main thing the main thing, and not turn every easy run into an accidental race.CHAPTERS:00:00 Q&A Setup01:07 Off Season for New Runners03:44 How Many 20 Milers?06:25 Half Marathon Before Marathon?09:24 Eating Disorders in Athletes12:20 Normal vs Excess Fatigue15:44 Sub Three Marathon Readiness22:41 Easy Run Heart Rate Concerns26:08 Base Building Phase Structure29:34 Coaching Remote Athletes31:31 Marathon Training Three Days33:21 Staying Motivated and Consistent36:43 First Years of Running Focus40:12 Wrap Up and Next Q&ABecome a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 25% off FOR LIFE ⁠https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutritionBat City Track Club is an emerging national class and regionally elite team with a primary focus on distances 5,000m to the marathon.https://www.batcitytc.com/FOLLOW:IG: @theconsistentlygoodpodcast  YT: @theconsistentlygoodpodcast  JEFF CUNNINGHAM:IG: @jdcunningham97BAT CITY: @batcitytrackclubThis podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal [health or profession] advice. Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice.This podcast may not be republished without the written consent of Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN)