RC Spotlight - Steady but not Slow with Frederich Hayem

In this edition of RC spotlight we hear from Frederich Hayem
(Fred), a relatively new runner who has achieved rapid success
since taking up the sport just over a year ago. He is the perfect
example of how good training and learning from your mistakes is
the best way to improve as an athlete. 


He joined our coaching program with the goal of running his first
marathon and crushed it, running a 3:29. Despite some injury and
setbacks, he has taken several minutes off of his already
impressive half marathon PR and as he moves into a new age group,
he is only continuing to get faster. Fred attributes much of his
success to consistent strength training and sticking to a plan
without stressing about hitting mileage or paces exactly. To
learn more about Fred’s story and growth as an athlete we’ll chat
about topics including:


How Fred used his background in strength training to help his
running performance

Why consistency is king when it comes to improvement in
running

What it means to be a “smart runner”

Why you should avoid focusing on perfection if you want to
get faster

Fred’s future goals, including some big races in 2024



A lot of runners strive to get better quickly but Fred shows that
you don’t need to rush the training process in order to see great
results. If you are new to running or have been training for a
while and want to get better you’re going to love this
conversation.
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