The Running Channel Podcast 138: How To Stay Motivated in Running
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Sep 27, 2025 The hosts share their post-Tokyo motivation struggles and how to combat them. They discuss personal motivators like accountability and race goals. Insights into dealing with motivation dips after major races are shared, emphasizing the importance of mental recovery. They also test the Hyperice Hyperboot for enhanced recovery. The team highlights ASICS’ support for athlete mental health and discusses the Berlin Marathon's weather challenges and the influencer culture around marathons. A listener question about regaining speed at 50 leads to practical advice on consistency and strength training.
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Post-Trip 30K Run And Tears
- Sarah flew back from Tokyo, slept eight hours and then ran 30 kilometres the next day despite jet lag.
- She found the run emotionally intense and cried to a song on loop.
Tokyo Karaoke Night Backfired
- Rick planned an early night in Tokyo at 6:30pm but later belted out Elton John at karaoke past midnight.
- He then felt awful on the 14-hour flight home the next morning.
Make Goals Public And Timebound
- Use a public commitment like a podcast or Strava to create accountability for training.
- Put a specific race date in your calendar to convert vague goals into daily actions.