In this episode of Your Running Coach with GMacSpurr, Coach G unpacks the challenge of mental fatigue in running. That moment when your brain screams “stop” even though your body still has energy left. She explains why awareness of these thought patterns is a powerful first step and breaks down the 3 truths of mental fatigue, including the reminder that your brain’s number one job is to keep you safe. But safe doesn’t always mean stopping.
Coach G shares how to build trust in your body, strategies to override mental limits, and how to expand your brain’s capacity over time. With practical tools like mantras, journaling, and documenting past successes, plus the importance of anchoring into your “powerful why,” this episode will help you train your mind to keep going when things get tough. As always, Coach G shares a personal running story and thoughtful journal prompts to help you build resilience proving that sometimes the strongest muscle you train is your mindset.