In this final episode of the year, we’re slowing down, breathing out, and reflecting on the year we’ve run - literally and figuratively. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a returning runner, or someone who wants to reconnect with your running identity, this powerful year-end reflection will help you step into 2026 with clarity, purpose, and joy.

Inside the episode, you'll learn how to reflect on your running year, what habits and beliefs are worth carrying into the new season, and how to set race goals that actually excite you. We explore mindset, motivation, identity, and what it really means to run with intention - not pressure.

If you’re ready to set meaningful, aligned running goals for the new year, this episode is your running reset.

In this episode you’ll explore:

• How to reflect on your running year with honesty + compassion
• What habits, mindsets, and routines are worth keeping
• What to leave behind before you enter a new training cycle
• How to set goals that light you up
• The difference between performance goals, identity goals + joy-goals
• A simple structure for planning your 2026 running season

If this episode sparks something in you, screenshot + share it, send it to a running friend, or send a DM to @GMacSpurrCoaching with your goals for the new year - Coach G would love to cheer you on.

Links:

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

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

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

- 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.

Let's stay in touch:

Follow @gmacspurrcoaching on Instagram

Join the Your Running Coach by GMacSpurr community and keep the conversation going

www.gmacspurr.com

Ever had a run that feels heavier, louder, and more effortful than it should? In this episode, Coach G breaks down why runs can feel “off” and how to respond like a runner who trains with identity, strategy, and self-awareness.

We explore both physically hard runs and mentally hard runs. You’ll learn how to respond in the moment, adjust with intelligence, and debrief afterward so your future runs benefit instead of spiral.

Plus, we dive into advanced insights most runners never hear: how your nervous system interprets stress as fatigue, why your brain’s pace template doesn’t automatically recalibrate for conditions, and how elite runners extract lessons from every challenging run.

If you want to run with more confidence, clarity, and control - and transform “hard runs” into powerful learning opportunities - this episode is for you.

Links:

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

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

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

- 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.

Let's stay in touch:

Follow @gmacspurrcoaching on Instagram

Join the Your Running Coach by GMacSpurr community and keep the conversation going

www.gmacspurr.com

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:

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

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

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

- 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.

Let's stay in touch:

Follow @gmacspurrcoaching on Instagram

Join the Your Running Coach by GMacSpurr community and keep the conversation going

www.gmacspurr.com