What are post race blues, why they happen, and how to cope with them

In this episode of Your Running Coach with GMacSpurr podcast, Coach G dives into the often-overlooked emotional side of running: the post race blues. That flat, lost feeling after crossing the finish line isn’t a sign that you’re broken. It’s your brain doing what it naturally does.

Coach G explains the 5 truths of the post race blues. This includes the dopamine crash that happens when the chemical reward pipeline shuts off after a big event. She breaks down why this emotional dip is normal, and how to navigate it..

Listen to the episode right here, and then read on for some great journal prompts. These will help you reflect on your post race feelings, and move forward with purpose and momentum. 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.

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Journal Prompts

Here are some powerful journal prompts. These will help you reframe the lull that comes after a big achievement and turn it into a season of growth:

• What’s one thing I’m grateful for about my race day?
• What’s the next thing I’m excited to work towards – big or small?
• What mental or emotional lesson did I learn during training that I can carry forward?

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.