The Fuel Run Recover Podcast · Episode 41 · October 27, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

From Almost Quitting to Beating Her A Goal: Carol’s Story

After two pregnancies and a frustrating return to running, my client Carol was ready to quit running altogether. Instead, she took a step back, asked for support, and gave herself time to rebuild instead of rushing the process. In this episode, Carol joins me to share how she went from struggling through run-walk intervals to blowing her A goal (and even her predicted race time) in a her recent 10-mile race. We talk about finding her love of running again, moving away from restrictive diets, and learning to fuel her training while balancing motherhood, work, and a life outside running. It’s an honest conversation about patience, imperfect training days, and what can happen when you build an approach that fits your life. If you’ve felt discouraged about starting again or wondered whether your running goals are still possible, Carol’s story is one you’ll want to hear. Ready to feel stronger and more confident in your running? Start with my free Runner’s Fueling Audit to uncover potential gaps in your fueling Want the run and nutrition coaching support that helped Carol return to running with the right strategy and the confidence she needed to succeed? Learn more about the Fuel Train Recover Club here!