Want to beat self-doubt? Real confidence comes from consistency

In this episode of Your Running Coach with GMacSpurr podcast, Coach G unpacks one of the most common thoughts that stop runners before they even begin: “There’s no way I can do this.” Whether you’re starting your running journey or chasing a big new distance goal, the thought is likely there. Doubt will almost always show up, and the bigger the dream, the louder it gets. In this episode, Coach G shows you how to build confidence in running, and beat the self-doubt.

Coach G explores the mental side of setting bold running goals. She discusses why your brain often equates “new” with “danger,” and how to start building trust in yourself from the very first step. Coach G breaks down three major thought traps that hold runners back. She explains what “failure” really means (and doesn’t mean), and shares actionable strategies to reframe your mindset, including how to build micro confidence along the way.

Listen to the episode right here, and then read on for some great journal prompts. These will will inspire you to chase the dream in your heart and move beyond the doubts. 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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How to build confidence in running: journal prompts

Here are some great journal prompts to help you flip the script on negative thoughts:

• What’s the loudest doubt I hear when I think about running a half or full marathon?
• What evidence do I already have from my life – running or otherwise – that I am capable of doing hard things?
• How do I want to feel about myself when I cross the finish line- and what can I do in training now to practice that feeling?

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.