The Unplanned Plan
The Unplanned Plan
The Unplanned Plan
Two athletes (one a runner, one a triathlete) both fuelled by caffeine and desperation both on a journey to try and be better. Lots of lessons to be learned, experiences shared, and chats to be had. Big goals, big laughs, big runs! Max: @maxtryathlete Jamie: @drinkcoffeerun
TUPP #13 - Let's Not Call This A Comeback
We are back..again. Thing have changed, life is moving quite quickly, and we dropped the ball. Please forgive us. 
Feb 2, 2022
34 min
TUPP #12 - Jamie is Panicking, Max has 'completed' training & Only 2 Weeks To Go!
The final countdown has begun for our 2 A races of the year! Jamie is figuring out how to get Sweden while Max is struggling with the mental fatigue of tapering and keeping fit. A lot of laughs in this one!  Follow us on Instagram to keep more in the loop with our journey: Jamie @drinkcoffeerun   Max @maxtryathlete
Aug 18, 2021
37 min
TUPP #11 - It's Ok To Not Be Ok; 1 Month Till Jamie and Max BOTH Race
We are back after a (short) break from it all! Not because Jamie didn't want to record, but Max needed some time away. We talk mental health, drive, discipline and the exciting future leading into our big races of 2021! Stick around.  Follow us on Instagram to keep more in the loop with our journey: Jamie @drinkcoffeerun   Max @maxtryathlete
Aug 4, 2021
38 min
TUPP #10 - Max's Debut 70.3 & Jamie Tries Cross Training
It has been a while and a LOT has happened! Max raced, finished off a big life moment and then proceeded to try and destroy himself on a bike. Jamie continues to avoid running but is not cross training...  Follow us on Instagram to keep more in the loop with our journey: Jamie @drinkcoffeerun   Max @maxtryathlete
Jul 14, 2021
46 min
TUPP #9 - Helgi Olafson & 2,855 human-powered miles in 61 days
A special guest this week as we're joined by the awe inspiring Helgi Olafson. Not only is Helgi running the Triple Crown of 200s (three amazing 200 mile+ races) but he's running between them! Raising money for the Spondylitis Association of America (https://spondylitis.org/helgi-olafsons-triple-crown-of-200s/)  Helgi chats with us about The 2021 Trans Triple Crown of 200s. The challenge, the training, and the attitude required for such an adventure.   Follow Helgi on Instgram: @helgiolafson and check the Linktree for more info: https://linktr.ee/helgiolafson  And as always, follow us:   Max: @maxtryathlete   Jamie: @drinkcoffeerun
Jul 7, 2021
1 hr 1 min
TUPP #8 - Country to Capital: Event Specific Training
In our first Country to Capital special we look into Event Specific Training. What considerations do we make when looking at events? How do we adust our training for specific course profiles? And what about the Country to Capital makes it an exciting race for us? Max and Jamie go into their Top 5 considerations when training for Country to Capital, a relatively flat 43 mile ultramarathon. Follow us on Instagram to keep more in the loop with our journey:  Jamie @drinkcoffeerun   Max @maxtryathlete
Jun 23, 2021
49 min
TUPP #7 - Max Finally Gets Answers While Jamie Splashes In His Paddling Pool...
No special guests this week but lucky episode number 7! Thank you to all those still listening. Follow us on Instagram to keep more in the loop with our journey: Jamie @drinkcoffeerun Max @maxtryathlete
Jun 16, 2021
41 min
TUPP #6 - A Sea Sacrifice & Motivational Lulls
More race news for Max and Jamie is getting on top of training using the power of WHOOP! Follow us on Instagram to keep more in the loop with our journey: Jamie @drinkcoffeerun Max @maxtryathlete
Jun 9, 2021
44 min
TUPP #5 - Training Camp in the Lake District & Jamie Ran UPHILL!
Max is back from the Lake District (from training camp) and Jamie went to Bristol and found a hill...big things coming this week so lots to look forward to moving forwards! Leave us a review if you can! Follow us on Instagram to keep more in the loop with our journey: Jamie @drinkcoffeerun Max @maxtryathlete
Jun 2, 2021
45 min
TUPP #4 - Tom Crossland & A Journey of 1900 Miles
Our first special guest on TUPP is the INCREDIBLE Tom Crossland. Tom isn't running a marathon, or even an ultra, but 75 marathons back to back to raise money for https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/runtorefuge. That's right, 1,900 miles. An incredible challenge, by an incredible person. Join us as we talk training, life, what it takes and why someone gets out the door to even TRAIN for something like this (helped by Oxygen Addict Coaching). As always, follow us on Instagram and leave a review if you can!  Max: @maxtryathlete Jamie: @drinkcoffeerun
May 26, 2021
57 min
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