Your Running Coach with GMacSpurr · July 22, 2025 · 7 min

12. The Power of Slowing Down: Why Fast Isn’t Always Better

In this powerful episode of Your Running Coach with GMacSpurr , Coach G challenges a belief many runners silently carry: that running slower means you're failing.  In a culture that glorifies speed and constant performance, it’s easy to internalize the idea that slower equals worse, but that mindset can be damaging to both your progress and your passion.  Coach G unpacks why embracing slower runs is not only okay but essential for long-term growth, recovery, and joy in your running journey. She explores the hidden benefits of slowing down, from reducing burnout and injury risk to building lasting mental resilience.  With a personal story, mindset shifts, and thoughtful journal prompts, this episode will help you detach your self-worth from your pace and reconnect with the reason you started running in the first place.  Links: - The Club - because there's more to running than what's featured in Strava. Work on the mindset stuff that can make all the difference. - Re-write your running story with  The Runner Identity Project (aka TRIP) - Curious about what coaching could do for you? Jump on a consultation call with Coach G - Break through what’s holding you back and unlock your next level with 1:1 Coaching - Join 31x31: 31-Day Self-Trust Challenge - 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