In this episode of the Pyllon Ultra Podcast, Paul Giblin dives deep into the art of race planning. As you finalise your 2025 race schedule, it’s essential to choose events that align with your goals, capacity, and long-term ambitions.

Paul challenges the belief that more races equal better preparation and shares practical advice on how to build a thoughtful, intentional race calendar. You’ll hear insights from expert coaches, real-life lessons, and tips to help you stay focused on what matters most.

Whether you’re aiming for a major ultra, balancing training demands, or feeling the pressures of social influence, this episode is packed with inspiration and actionable takeaways for runners of all levels.

🎧 Listen now and take your race planning to the next level!

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In this episode of the Pyllon Ultra Pod, Paul dives into the challenges of perfectionism in ultrarunning and life. Why do we chase the perfect training plan, race, or outcome? Paul reflects on his personal struggles with perfectionism, shares lessons from his own failures, and offers practical advice on how to let go of overthinking to embrace progress.

What You’ll Learn:

• The psychological roots of perfectionism and its impact on performance.
• Personal stories of navigating imperfect races and projects.
• How to apply the principles of "progress over perfection" to ultrarunning.
• Why sharing your imperfect work can inspire others and strengthen your own journey.

Quotes & References:

• “Mistakes aren’t detours. They’re the path.”
• Brené Brown: “Perfectionism is a shield.”
• Seth Godin: “Ship your work—even if it’s not perfect.”

Links & Resources:

• Books: "The War of Art" by Steven Pressfield, "Essentialism" by Greg McKeown, "4,000 weeks" by Oliver Burkeman

In this episode of the Pyllon Ultra Pod, host Paul dives into the concept of minimalism in ultrarunning and its broader application to life. Instead of just focusing on gear and packing light for races, Paul explores how a minimalist mindset can simplify our training, streamline our daily routines, and help us focus on what truly matters. Through personal stories and practical advice, Paul shares how embracing less can lead to more—more efficiency, more fulfillment, and more freedom both on the trails and in life.

Key Topics Discussed:

• The essence of minimalism in ultrarunning and life.
• How to prioritise and make intentional choices in training and daily life.
• Personal anecdotes on the challenges and rewards of living with less.
• Practical steps to embrace minimalism in your running and everyday routines.

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