Your Running Coach with GMacSpurr · November 11, 2025 · 11 min

28. How to Run a Race Without PB Pressure: Finding Joy in Your Running

Have you ever signed up for a race thinking you’d just run for fun - only to feel that invisible pressure to hit a personal best? You’re not alone. In this episode, Coach G shares her personal story of signing up for a 5K at the Singapore Marathon with zero PB goals, and the mindset strategies she uses to let go of performance pressure and reconnect with running for pure enjoyment. We’ll dive into how to: Recognise the old “PB pressure” thoughts and stop them from hijacking your runs Create goals that are about joy, presence, and consistency - not time or numbers Use simple mindset experiments to make training and racing more fun Build sustainable habits and confidence without chasing performance If you’re ready to step off the performance treadmill, enjoy running again, and run stronger, happier, and freer, this episode is for you. 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