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Send us Fan MailNick explains threshold pace, how he builds threshold sessions into a training block, and the signs he looks for when judging whether the work is paying off.Watch the original YouTube videoThanks for listening to The MaxMile Running Podcast with Nick Hancock. Follow the show and share this episode with a runner who would find it useful.MaxMile | Personal coaching

Send us Fan MailNick explains how to build a running week around the sessions that matter. He covers spacing hard days, fitting in strength and long runs, and what to do when a workout moves.Watch the original YouTube videoThanks for listening to The MaxMile Running Podcast with Nick Hancock. Follow the show and share this episode with a runner who would find it useful.MaxMile | Personal coaching

Send us Fan MailA practical discussion of fitting training around a busy life, the different jobs of easy, quality and long runs, and the role of strength and consistency.Adapted for audio from Nick's YouTube video, originally published 2026-09-21. Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=salt4256kBwMaxMile: https://gomaxmile.comMaximum Mileage Coaching: https://www.maximummileagecoaching.comMusic: Meant to Be by indoorcat / Musicbed.com.Thanks for listening to The MaxMile Running Podcast with Nick Hancock. Follow the show and share this episode with a runner who would find it useful.MaxMile | Personal coaching

Send us Fan MailA roadmap for progressing beyond beginner running, covering easy effort, strides, quality sessions, strength and signs of progress.Adapted for audio from Nick's YouTube video, originally published 2026-10-25. Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZXagbGLgwUMaxMile: https://gomaxmile.comMaximum Mileage Coaching: https://www.maximummileagecoaching.comMusic: Meant to Be by indoorcat / Musicbed.com.Thanks for listening to The MaxMile Running Podcast with Nick Hancock. Follow the show and share this episode with a runner who would find it useful.MaxMile | Personal coaching

Send us Fan MailNick discusses training as you get older: how to distribute quality work, consider recovery, and keep strength, sleep and fuelling in view.Adapted for audio from Nick's YouTube video, originally published 2026-10-15. Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPXAv8AC4VUMaxMile: https://gomaxmile.comMaximum Mileage Coaching: https://www.maximummileagecoaching.comMusic: Meant to Be by indoorcat / Musicbed.com.Thanks for listening to The MaxMile Running Podcast with Nick Hancock. Follow the show and share this episode with a runner who would find it useful.MaxMile | Personal coaching

Send us Fan MailNick explains how he uses heart rate alongside effort, the talk test and training context, and discusses wrist readings, zones and changes during a run.Adapted for audio from Nick's YouTube video, originally published 2026-09-23. Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AoaKi7T-DoMaxMile: https://gomaxmile.comMaximum Mileage Coaching: https://www.maximummileagecoaching.comMusic: Meant to Be by indoorcat / Musicbed.com.Thanks for listening to The MaxMile Running Podcast with Nick Hancock. Follow the show and share this episode with a runner who would find it useful.MaxMile | Personal coaching

Send us Fan MailNick Hancock introduces The MaxMile Running Podcast and what is coming next: practical coaching discussions, listener questions, conversations with guests and coaches, and audio adaptations from his YouTube channel. He also talks about MaxMile and Maximum Mileage Coaching, and invites listeners to share their running questions.Music: "Meant to Be" by indoorcat / Musicbed.com.Thanks for listening to The MaxMile Running Podcast with Nick Hancock. Follow the show and share this episode with a runner who would find it useful.MaxMile | Personal coaching

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I sit down with ultra runner, veteran, and mental health counselor Daniel Hamilton to talk about what actually matters when training for ultramarathons and technical trail races.We dive into how to run technical terrain more efficiently, improve cadence and downhill running, train on tired legs, and why so many ultra runners are too focused on pace. Daniel also shares lessons from his own racing career, including fueling strategies after dealing with severe blood sugar issues during competition and how mental toughness plays a huge role in endurance racing.We also talk about:• Ultra marathon training strategies• Technical trail running skills• Cadence and downhill efficiency• Training on tired legs• Fueling for ultramarathons• Mental toughness in endurance racing• Trail race pacing and race strategy• Strength training for trail runners• How to prepare for technical mountain racesIf you’re training for your first ultra, a mountain race, or just want to become a stronger and more durable trail runner, this episode is packed with practical advice you can apply right away.Thanks for listening to The MaxMile Running Podcast with Nick Hancock. Follow the show and share this episode with a runner who would find it useful.MaxMile | Personal coaching

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Maximum Mileage Podcast, I sit down with licensed professional counselor, ultrarunner, and mindset coach Shannon Mick to talk about something that doesn’t get enough attention in endurance training: the mental side of running.We explore how mindset directly impacts performance, consistency, and long-term progress, especially for runners navigating setbacks, self-doubt, or burnout.Shannon shares her journey from early injuries and uncertainty to becoming an ultramarathon athlete, and how her background in mental health shapes the way she helps runners build resilience, confidence, and a healthier relationship with the sport.If you’ve ever struggled with feeling “not good enough,” staying consistent, or losing your joy in running, this conversation will give you practical tools to move forward with more clarity and confidence.In this episode, I cover:How to build confidence as a runner, even when you doubt yourselfImposter syndrome in endurance athletes, and how to work through itMental strategies to stay focused and grounded on race dayBurnout in runners: warning signs and how to prevent itWhy having an identity outside of running improves performanceSimple, sustainable habits that support long-term growthThis episode is especially helpful for runners coming back from injury, building toward longer distances, or trying to create more consistency without burning out.Connect with Shannon:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/be.short.run.ultra/Website: finishstrongermindsetcoaching.comIf you enjoyed this episode, I’d love it if you shared it with a friend or left a review. It helps more runners find the show and build smarter, more sustainable training.Thanks for listening to The MaxMile Running Podcast with Nick Hancock. Follow the show and share this episode with a runner who would find it useful.MaxMile | Personal coaching

Send us Fan MailDownload the MaxMile app https://gomaxmile.com/Most running plans look great on day one.Then real life happens.You miss a session. Work gets busy. Your long run goes badly. You pick up a niggle. You race harder than planned.And the plan just carries on like nothing happened.That’s the problem.In this video, I explain why a good running plan isn’t just a list of workouts… it’s a decision-making system. I’ll show you what your training plan actually needs to do if you want to improve without getting cooked, injured, or stuck in that horrible grey area where every run feels harder than it should.We’ll cover:Why workouts are less important than decisions Why missed sessions should not always be “made up” How race priority changes the plan Why consistency beats perfection How MaxMile is being built to give runners smarter, more responsive coachingThanks for listening to The MaxMile Running Podcast with Nick Hancock. Follow the show and share this episode with a runner who would find it useful.MaxMile | Personal coaching