Break the start-stop cycle and get back into running the right way

Getting back into running after time away can feel frustrating. This is especially true when your brain remembers the runner you were, but your body isn’t quite there yet. In this episode, Coach G unpacks why running places a unique load on your body – even if you’ve been doing plenty of other exercise – and how this mismatch can lead to pushing too hard, too soon.

You’ll learn what’s really driving that urge to “go all in”, and why it often leads to aches, setbacks, or losing confidence. You’ll also learn how to rebuild your running base in a way that feels good, sustainable, and aligned with the season of life you’re in. Coach G explores practical strategies to prevent the start-stop cycle. Soon you will be able to reconnect with your runner identity, and rebuild strength, consistency, and joy – without burning out.

Ready for support on your running mindset journey? Inside The Runner Identity Project, you’ll learn the tools to run with confidence and self-trust. You’ll also have a grounded plan that actually works for your life.

Listen to the episode right here. 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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Journal Prompts

Here are some powerful journal prompts. These will help you reconnect with your runner identity and rebuild your running base the right way:

• What pressure is my brain placing on me that my body hasn’t agreed to?
• If I wasn’t rushing back to who I used to be, who could I become instead?
• What would running feel like if it wasn’t tied to pace, weight, or proving something?

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.