The Will Powered blog
Training psychology, adaptive plans, and making sense of your data — practical and zero-guilt, just like Will.
Sleep, Mood and the Occasional Pint: How Everyday Life Shapes Your Training
Your training log tells half the story. This article explores how sleep, stress, mood and the odd glass of wine affect your running and recovery — and why tuning into how you feel leads to smarter, kinder training decisions.
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What Do Your Training Numbers Actually Mean? A Plain-English Guide to Load, Pace and Weekly Volume
Activity load, MET-minutes, pace trends, weekly volume — your fitness apps produce a lot of numbers. Here's what they actually mean and how to use them to train smarter without building a spreadsheet.
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You Missed a Run. Here's Why That's Completely Fine.
Missed a session? Skipped a whole week? It happens to every runner. Here's why guilt won't help you, and a simple, no-drama way to get back on track.
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Why a Flexible Training Plan Beats a Perfect One You'll Never Stick To
Rigid training plans look great on paper but fall apart the moment real life gets in the way. Here's why flexibility — not perfection — is the real secret to long-term consistency.
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Marathon Training When Life Gets in the Way: A Realistic Guide for Busy Parents
Training for a marathon or half-marathon around a job, kids and an unpredictable schedule is genuinely doable — it just needs a different approach. Here's how to build a plan that bends without breaking.
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