Building mental resilience for running: listen to this episode of Your Running Coach by GMacSpurr podcast to delve into the power of mindset shifts

If you’ve ever found yourself saying “I just need to get motivated again” when it comes to running, then this podcast is for you. In this episode of Your Running Coach by GMacSpurr podcast, I show you that you don’t need more motivation. Spoiler: you need a mindset shift. I talk about why motivation often leads to burnout, the role of identity in sustaining running habits, and how a mindset shift can lead to lasting change.

Listen to the episode right here, and then read on for some great journal prompts. These will help you reflect on the questions you ask yourself and the stories you tell yourself, and how these impact your identity as a runner. And don’t miss the banging running playlist that I have created for you at the end.

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Journal Prompts

Once you have listened to this episode, here are a few journal prompts that will allow you to delve deeper into mindset shifts:

• What would change if you stopped asking “Am I motivated?” and started asking “What would a runner do?”
• When do you feel most like a runner? How can you create more of that?
• What story are you telling yourself about your running – and is it helping or holding you back?
• What would you do today if you truly believed you were already a runner?
• If you could never quit running – how would you treat yourself differently on the hard days?

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

Here’s a banging playlist that will help you stay motivated to run on tough days.