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Podcast: The ZenRUN Podcast
Episode: Episode 568 - 2026 Delirious Series - Matthew Farrand: When “Average” Training Is Actually Going Brilliantly
Description: In this second check-in with Delirious WEST 2026 athlete Matthew Farrand, we catch up just a week out from Christmas — and honestly, things are ticking along beautifully.
Matthew describes his last month as “average”… which quickly turns out to mean consistent, strong, and quietly confidence-building. He’s stacking weeks in the high-70km range, ticking off strength, hills, speed work and long runs, and feeling his endurance come together without feeling trashed.
We chat early-morning running routines, managing training around family life, and why getting runs done before the day begins just works. Matthew also shares his thinki...