When Less Is More — The Endurance of Restraint
In this episode of The Road to El Cruce, I’m diving into the art of restraint in endurance training — and why holding back can be just as powerful as pushing forward.
I share a recent experience that landed me in what I call the “strange pocket” — that place where you want to do more, should yourself into believing you need to do more, but know deep down the best move is to stick to the plan.
From the constant dissatisfaction of the mind, to the quiet strength of no longer needing to prove you’re tough, this episode explores:
-The question every athlete should ask to keep training on point
-The “secret training” technique I almost indulged
-A practical breath tool that drops you out of the noise and into clarity
-How to build mileage safely without overloading your system
-The deeper work of being in true partnership with your body and your goal
If you’ve ever wrestled with the urge to do just a little more, this episode is your reminder that more isn’t always better. Sometimes the greatest endurance is knowing when to step back.
🎧 Listen now and see what unfolds when you trust the plan.