Getting back into running after time away can feel frustrating - especially when your brain remembers the runner you used to be, 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”, why it often leads to aches, setbacks, or losing confidence, and 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 will explore practical strategies to prevent the start-stop cycle, reconnect with your runner identity, and rebuild strength, consistency, and joy - without burning out.

If you’re a woman in your 40s or 50s navigating perimenopause, pressure, perfectionism, or a demanding career, this episode will help you understand your body better and train with more compassion, clarity, and ease.

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

Links:

- Break through what’s holding you back and unlock your next level with 1:1 Coaching

- Re-write your running story with The Runner Identity Project

- If you like to listen to music on your run, grab your new fav running playlist here

- If you are guessing what to eat before, during & after your run then look no further - grab this 3-part running fuel series.

- Learn to run online with the support of the Zero to 5K Run Club

- Join 31x31: Your 31-Day Movement Accountability Challenge

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