What happens when you decide that you are no longer in your marathon era?

Fear of losing fitness and identity keeps some runners racing long after they’ve lost the joy.

How do you stop training like a marathon runner without feeling like you are losing part of yourself?

Let’s find out.

On today’s show, we’re going to talk about the complicated relationship between identity and marathon training. You’ll learn:

why so many runners struggle to let go of race goals,
why changing your training focus in midlife may actually improve your long-term health,
and how to create a new relationship with fitness that still feels purposeful and rewarding.

If you’d like help building a training schedule that fits your current season of life instead of forcing yourself into a traditional marathon cycle, head to www.theplantedrunner.com/plans to learn more and look for the Athletic Running Plan option.

Welcome to the Planted Runner. I’m Coach Claire Bartholic and my mission is to help you improve your running, your mindset, and your life with science-backed training and plant-based nutrition.

If you need more help, you can order my book The Planted Runner: Running Your Best With Plant-Based Nutrition wherever you get books or request a copy from your local library.

Don’t forget to stay tuned all the way to the end of the episode for another Mental Strength Minute. Fortify your mind in 60 seconds or less.

LINKS:

If you’d like help directly from me, you can check out my freebies, personal coaching, and sign up for my PR Team at https://www.theplantedrunner.com/link.

For my recommendations of at-home equipment and other running products I recommend, check out my curated list on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/theplantedrunner

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