Why pace can feel wrong even when fitness is there

Hard runs – ever had a run that feels heavier, louder, and more effortful than it should? In this episode of Your Running Coach with GMacSpurr podcast, Coach G breaks down why runs can feel “off”. Coach G teaches you how to respond like a runner who trains with identity, strategy, and self-awareness.

We explore both physically hard runs and mentally hard runs. You’ll learn how to respond in the moment, adjust with intelligence, and debrief afterward so your future runs benefit instead of spiral.

Plus, we dive into advanced insights most runners never hear. We explore how your nervous system interprets stress as fatigue, why your brain’s pace template doesn’t automatically recalibrate for conditions, and how elite runners extract lessons from every challenging run.

If you want to transform “hard runs” into powerful learning opportunities, this episode is for you.

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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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.