Bad Runs Happen: Why Running Sucks Sometimes & How To Fix It

Why Running Can Suck Sometimes (and What to Do About It)

Women’s Running Collective

This week on the pod, Hayles and Jussie are back with a very real chat about the runs that just… don’t hit 😅

We kick things off with a catch-up on training life. Including a few changes to race plans, the start of Gold Coast Half Marathon prep, and a very close call during a threshold session (yes… a toilet emergency was involved 😂).

We also shout out the incredible One More Step Foundation, founded by Josie Flynn, a Sydney-based walk/run community supporting those affected by cancer. What started during Josie’s own treatment has grown into something truly special 💛

The main chat dives into why running can feel really hard sometimes and how to actually deal with it without spiralling. From recovery and fueling to sleep, stress, and running too fast (we’ve all been there), this episode is your reminder that a bad run doesn’t mean you’re a bad runner.

We finish up with weekly recs, life chats, and a fun new accountability system for our training block (it may or may not involve a bit of chaos 👀🎡).

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 Lycra Cold Open 00:14 Podcast Welcome 01:09 Running Week Updates 02:07 Threshold Run Toilet Dash 🚨 05:36 Gold Coast Half Training Begins 06:08 Cancer Movement Shoutout 💛 07:33 Weekly Quotes Segment 09:07 Why Runs Feel Awful 10:51 Recovery Matters Most 14:23 Warm Up Properly 16:53 Mix Up Your Training 17:31 Mix Up Training Continued 18:42 Fueling Basics 18:51 Fueling Real Stories 22:05 Heat And Humidity Struggles 23:15 Easy Runs Should Be Easy 25:23 Sleep, Stress & Illness 26:27 Instagram Reality Check 28:01 Stop Blaming Yourself 28:46 Weekly Recommendations 31:18 Rewards Training Plan 🎡 32:07 Wrap Up And Community

Nicole the nutritionist we mentioned in this weeks ep

https://www.instagram.com/total.balance.nutrition/?hl=en