How to Get Back Into Running: Why is getting started again so dang hard?

Getting Back Into Running: Run Club Nerves, Running Too Hard & Finding Your Mojo | Women’s Running Collective

This week on the Women’s Running Collective, Hayles and Jussie are talking about getting back into running and all the weird, wonderful and slightly dramatic thoughts that can come with it. 😂

They chat about the pressure we put on ourselves when returning to running, why you don't need to jump straight back into your old pace, and the importance of making running enjoyable rather than turning every run into a punishment.

Jussie shares her very relatable experience of feeling too nervous to return to her local run club after missing a session, while Hayles admits that one of her biggest mistakes was trying to run way too hard every time she had a spare 30 minutes. They unpack why women can be particularly hard on themselves, from obsessing over pace to worrying about how their bodies look while running.

The girls also share some very important running jokes, a huge Backyard Ultra achievement, their latest recommendations including new women's activewear brand Sash Active, and a slightly unconventional idea for motivating yourself to run paying yourself every time you get out the door!

Most importantly, this episode is a reminder that you don't need to be the runner you used to be. Just get out there, stop overthinking it and have some fun. 💛

Timestamps 00:00 ASICS Thanks and Welcome 00:26 Déjà Vu Intro Bloopers 00:39 Weekly Runs and Gym Catchup 01:34 Crowded Sydney Running Paths 03:22 Wild Bear Attack Story 04:19 Pilates and Early Wakeup 05:41 Half Marathon Prep Talk 06:21 Why We Train in Secret 09:37 10 Minute Rule to Start 10:38 Prep Night Before 11:44 Mel Robbins Five Second Rule 12:32 Book a Running Date 14:14 Ditch the Watch Pressure 17:13 Create Your Minimum Run 21:07 Change Routine and Routes 21:56 Mood Boosting Playlist Tip 22:48 Go Song Playlists 23:56 Strava Comparison Detox 24:51 Goals Beyond Speed 26:08 Feel Ratings Never Miss Twice 28:56 Seven Day Mindset Reset 31:13 Shoe Sponsor Break 31:44 Running Jokes Segment 33:00 Backyard Ultra Record 34:54 Recommendations And Recos 38:10 Comeback Mistakes And Wrap  xo Hayles and Jussie WRC