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The mind craves excitement, but the body craves repetition.

The Point Isn’t Variety. It’s Commitment.

Novelty is very very tempting. New workouts, new races, new big lofty goals. But the body can’t adapt to a moving target. Chasing excitement is a great way to stay busy and go nowhere.

Novelty isn't what creates progress. Progress comes from selecting a goal, building a plan to reach it, and committing to that plan for a long time.

That commitment can feel boring. Same structure, similar workouts, over and over. But that sameness is not a flaw. It’s the exact way to achieve progress. If the goal is worthwhile, sticking to the plan is the way.

Progress Demands Repetition 

Training works when our routine is stable and the difficulty is progressive. We repeat the same basic ingredients: easy aerobic running, long runs, strength, and speedwork. Then, we increase the load / difficulty over time (distance, pace, duration, reps).

This is called progressive overload. The structure of the week often looks the same, while the challenge inside each session slowly rises. To our minds, it feels like more of the same. To our bodies, it’s a clear message: adapt to this specific demand.

Boredom ≠ Stagnation

Feeling bored doesn’t mean we’re stuck. It's not the same as stagnation.

True stagnation is different. Stagnation happens when progress plateaus for weeks despite consistent effort, or when our recovery lags so badly that workouts stop being productive. That’s when something needs to change. And if that's the case, changing the plan is the right move.

If we're still making progress, but "feel stuck," then we might just be bored. And this when we push. Push hard. Your training, and your mental resilience will thank you later. We’re on the steady path that actually produces results.

Make the Plan Durable (So You Can Stick to It)

The real power of any training plan isn’t in the details. It’s in whether we can repeat it or not.

Our training routine can only deliver results if it’s durable enough to survive busy weeks, bad weather, low motivation, and everything else life throws at us. That’s why the best plan isn’t the most aggressive or the most exciting one. It’s the one we can stick to day after day.

A durable routine is built on repeatable structure: consistent training times, realistic mileage, and recovery built in from the start. It trades constant excitement for sustainability, so even when life gets messy, the plan holds.

Wrap It Up

The mind craves excitement, but the body craves repetition.

Adaptation comes from selecting a goal, building a plan, and sticking to it. The work will feel repetitive. And, that's good.

Repetition is the language the body understands. Keep the structure, progress the load, recover well, and let boredom do what it’s built to do: make us better.

With this mindset, we build a routine we love and train consistently.