How This Guy Took A 9 Year Break And Ran 11% Faster Marathon | Adam Jaffrey

Imagine crushing your marathon goal with one simple daily habit that you do over and over.

In this episode, discover how small daily habits can lead to big changes in running and life. Learn why persistence outweighs talent, how to balance progress and perfection, and why loving the grind is essential. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or starting your first 5K, this conversation offers mindset tools to help you succeed.

Key Takeaways

1. Small daily habits and persistence can create massive progress over time.
2. Enjoying the process is key to long-term success in running and life.
3. Balancing excellence and “good enough” helps overcome perfectionism and get results.

Timestamps

• [00:00] Introducing Adam’s marathon journey.
• [00:17] The role of persistence in running and podcasting.
• [01:12] What progress over perfection really means.
• [04:49] The power of 1% daily improvements.
• [06:36] Balancing quality and “good enough.”
• [09:12] Lessons learned from running a business and marathons.
• [12:14] Focusing on inputs vs. outcomes in success.
• [14:31] Advice for new marathon runners.
• [16:42] Why it’s about who you become, not the journey or destination.
• [18:38] Update on Adam’s marathon achievements.

Links & Future Learnings

• 📈 Get your free 1% better 30-day base training & habits guide - https://dlakecreates.com/basefree 🎧 Listen, read and learn more here https://dlakecreates.com/adam
• Adam Jaffrey Strava
• Wavelength Creative Podcast Production
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• Daren DLake Instagram
• Pod Paste - Video Podcast Production for Health & Fitness Brands
• I Ran A Half-Marathon 1% Faster For 10 Years To See What Would Happen

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