Your Running Coach with GMacSpurr · March 3, 2026 · 6 min

40. When Life Takes Over (and Running Takes a Back Seat)

When life gets busy and running takes a back seat, how do you protect your mindset? In this episode, Coach G is sharing a personal update on pausing her own ultramarathon training and the mindset shifts that stopped her spiralling about missed mileage, lost fitness, or what it “means” about her as a runner. She’ll talk about runner identity, handling time off training, building flexibility into your training cycle, and how to stay connected to running - even when you’re not logging kilometres. If you’ve ever felt guilty for missing runs or worried that a break will ruin your progress, this episode will help you reframe the pause and come back stronger - mentally and physically. 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