Struggling with running mental fatigue? Discover practical strategies to overcome mental barriers, stay consistent, and enjoy every run.

In this episode of Your Running Coach with GMacSpurr podcast, Coach G dives into a challenge every runner faces at some point: overcoming running mental fatigue. In other words – what to do when your mind gives up before your body does.

Whether it’s boredom, anxiety, or mental fatigue that creeps in mid-run, it can feel frustrating and defeating. But here’s the truth – there’s nothing wrong with you. Your brain is wired to protect you, not necessarily to push you. Coach G explains how to shift your perspective from blame to understanding. She shares personal experiences, practical mindset tools, and tips to help you mentally prepare for your runs.

Listen to the episode right here, and then read on for some great journal prompts that can also be found at the end of the episode. These will help you build mental endurance and meet your mind with compassion on your next run. And why not check out the Runner Mindset Workshop recording at the end of this blog. This will help you understand – and update – what you are telling yourself about you as a runner.

Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a running friend who needs encouragement, and don’t forget to subscribe to Your Running Coach with GMacSpurr podcast for more running mindset tips so that you don’t miss an episode.
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Overcoming Running Mental Fatigue: Journal Prompts

Here are the journal prompts that are featured at the end of the podcast episode. Use these to help you mentally prepare for each run:

• When do I feel mentally tired during a run? What triggers it?
• What’s my default self-talk when things get hard? Where are the patterns?
• How could I speak to myself differently in those moments?

After you’ve used these prompts to delve deeper, come over to the Your Running Coach with GMacSpurr community to continue the conversation.

Here is a fantastic and free Runner Mindset Workshop to help you reclaim your runner story and spot the mindset stories that are holding you back.