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You can love running and still feel like there is no space for it. We’re both living that squeeze right now, so we get specific about what actually helps when training has to compete with work, family, caring and the constant “invisible jobs” that somehow land on your plate.

We start with our updates, including Becky’s final build-up to OCC in Chamonix and the surprisingly serious business of race logistics: kit laid out, lists ticked off, pacing notes, and a fuelling plan built to avoid decision fatigue when you’re tired and hot. We also talk honestly about underfuelling, sweetness overload, and why recovery is not a bonus, it’s part of the training.

From there we move into the real question: how do you fit training into a busy life without burning out? We share what works for us, what doesn’t, and what our listeners have found helpful, including run-commuting, ten-minute strength sessions at home, training by feel (RPE) instead of obsessing over watch metrics, and putting your runs on the family planner so they count as a real commitment. We also unpack the bigger mindset shift: consistency isn’t doing the same week perfectly, it’s finding your way back, and you do not have to earn your run by finishing everyone else’s list first.

We finish with a simple framework for choosing goals that match your reality, plus the big question of whether you adjust your goal or adjust your lifestyle. If you’re a midlife runner trying to balance trail running ambitions with a full life, this one will land. Subscribe, share it with a running mate, and leave us a review, what’s your biggest barrier to getting out the door?

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Still Running Strong is for general interest and entertainment only. We share our own personal experiences, not professional medical, nutritional, or training advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making changes to your training, diet, or health.