In this episode of Your Running Coach with GMacSpurr, Coach G tackles one of the toughest challenges runners face: injury. When pain knocks you off your feet, it’s not just a physical setback; it’s a mental and emotional battle too.
Coach G shares why getting any pain or discomfort checked by a professional is essential, and how to spot early warning signs before they turn into something bigger. More importantly, she explores how to cope mentally during injury so you don’t lose your runner identity, motivation, or joy.
Learn about the three mental stages many runners go through when they’re forced to pause, and how to keep your “running brain” engaged through visualization and simple mindset practices. With reflective journal prompts and a powerful reminder that your connection to running is just as important as your mileage, this episode helps you reframe injury time as a season of learning, not losing.