Your Running Coach with GMacSpurr

Do you constantly feel like you should be doing more with your running? Maybe you hit every run on your training plan, but it still doesn't feel enough. Maybe you achieve a personal best, complete a marathon, or finally become consistent with your training... only to immediately focus on the next goal. If so, this episode is for you. In this episode of Your Running Coach with GMacSpurr , running m...

In this episode of Your Running Coach with GMacSpurr, Gillian explores why trying to “catch up” after missed training sessions is often making your running feel harder, more stressful, and less enjoyable than it needs to be. If you've ever missed a few runs and immediately felt guilty, panicked, or convinced yourself you needed to cram extra miles into your week to get back on track, you're not al...

In this episode of Your Running Coach with GMacSpurr , Coach G explores why so many runners struggle mentally during long runs, and why “mindset hacks” and motivational tricks often fail to create lasting confidence. If you’ve ever found yourself spiralling halfway through a run, questioning your fitness, catastrophising about race day, or convincing yourself you “can’t do this” , this episode is...

Are you mentally spiralling before race day, questioning your training, or suddenly convinced you’re not ready for your marathon or half marathon? In this episode of Your Running Coach with GMacSpurr , running mindset coach Gillian dives into the real reason race week feels so mentally hard, and why race anxiety often has far more to do with mindset, self-worth, and fear of failure than fitness it...

Do you ever finish a great run, check Strava or Garmin, and suddenly feel like that run wasn't good enough? You’re not alone. In this episode of Your Running Coach with GMacSpurr , running mindset coach Gillian dives into the common trap of comparing yourself to other runners. Learn why these thoughts happen, how your brain tricks you, and practical strategies to stop the ‘ugh’ from ruining your r...

Why are you not getting faster - despite running consistently and pushing yourself every week? If you’ve ever felt like slowing down means losing progress, or that every run needs to feel hard to “count” , this episode is for you. In this episode of Your Running Coach with GMacSpurr , Coach G breaks down one of the most common beliefs holding runners back: that running hard all the time is the key...

What does consistency in running actually mean - and is your current definition setting you up to fail? In this episode of Your Running Coach with GMacSpurr , Gillian breaks down the all-or-nothing mindset that keeps so many runners stuck in cycles of burnout, missed runs, and starting over. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “not consistent enough” , this conversation will challenge that belief. You...

Do negative thoughts creep in during your runs or races, making you question your abilities or wish the run was over? In this episode of Your Running Coach with GMacSpurr , Gillian (aka Coach G) breaks down why these mental hurdles happen and she shares practical tools to take back control of your running mindset. From reframing your thoughts to staying present with process focus, and using gratit...

In this episode of Your Running Coach with GMacSpurr, running mindset coach Gillian shares a personal story about the mental chatter that almost stopped her from lacing up this morning - and how she overcame it. If you’ve ever found yourself making excuses to skip a run, this episode will help you understand why it’s not about forcing yourself through resistance but about building trust with your...

Running with endometriosis isn’t talked about enough - especially when it comes to how to actually balance training, recovery, and your mindset. In this episode, Coach G shares her personal experience of running with endometriosis, along with what she's learnt about adapting training, managing energy, and staying consistent without pushing your body to the point of burnout. In this episode we'll c...

You’re not bored with running. You’re disconnected from it. In this episode of Your Running Coach with GMacSpurr , Coach G is going beyond surface-level fixes and getting into what boredom on your runs is really telling you. Because it’s not about needing a new playlist, a new route, or more motivation. It’s about your level of engagement, your identity as a runner, and your ability to stay presen...

From Spiralling to Steady: How to Run Strong When Your Inner Critic Takes Over When pressure rises, logic disappears - and your inner critic gets loud. This session breaks down why self-talk collapses under stress and how emotional regulation (not positive thinking) creates steadier, more reliable performance. We’ll explore: Why " just think positive " doesn’t work mid-run The role of the nervous...

Struggling to stay consistent with your running when life gets busy? In this episode, Coach G is sharing a real, behind-the-scenes moment of what it looks like to keep showing up for your running - even when everything feels overwhelming. If you’ve ever felt like skipping runs, falling off track, or thinking “what’s the point if I can’t do it properly?” - this is for you. We’re talking about: why...

In this episode of Your Running Coach with GMacSpurr , Coach G unpacks one of the most common frustrations runners face: doing everything right in training…but still not hitting a PB. If you’ve ever felt stuck just short of your next breakthrough - consistently training, showing up, ticking the right boxes - yet not seeing the result you know you’re capable of, this episode will help you understan...

Have you ever talked yourself out of trying something before you even start? In this episode, Coach G shares her first ever wild water swim at an International Women’s Day event - and how the biggest barrier wasn’t the freezing water, but the story her brain was telling her beforehand. Because this is something she sees all the time with runners and women getting back into movement. We create a na...

When life gets busy and running takes a back seat, how do you protect your mindset? In this episode, Coach G is sharing a personal update on pausing her own ultramarathon training and the mindset shifts that stopped her spiralling about missed mileage, lost fitness, or what it “means” about her as a runner. She’ll talk about runner identity, handling time off training, building flexibility into yo...

Running more doesn’t automatically make you faster. If you’ve been increasing your mileage, adding speed sessions, and staying consistent - but your pace still isn’t shifting - this episode will help you understand why. We’re unpacking one of the most common frustrations experienced runners Google: Why am I running more but not getting faster? Why does my pace feel harder even though I’m fitter? A...

Are you struggling to feel confident in your running? Or maybe you’ve lost touch with why you started in the first place? In this episode, Coach G guides you through a powerful mindset exercise to reconnect with your running self and step into the runner you’re becoming. We’ll explore: How to honour the runner you’ve been - reflecting on past races, training, and the mental, physical, and emotiona...

Have you ever been out on a run feeling strong, steady, and totally in control…until you looked at your watch, and suddenly everything fell apart? In this episode, Coach G is unpacking why you can’t hold a pace that physically feels fine , and how your watch - pace, heart rate, and all those numbers - might be quietly sabotaging your confidence and performance. If you’ve ever thought “I was feelin...

Feeling tense, stuck in your head, or disconnected from running? This guided runner visualisation is designed to help you slow down, reset your nervous system, and reconnect with calm confidence and trust in yourself as a runner. In this episode, running mindset coach Gillian (Coach G) leads you through a gentle visualisation to quiet overthinking, release pressure, and return to running without p...

In this final episode of the year, we’re slowing down, breathing out, and reflecting on the year we’ve run - literally and figuratively. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a returning runner, or someone who wants to reconnect with your running identity, this powerful year-end reflection will help you step into 2026 with clarity, purpose, and joy. Inside the episode, you'll learn how to reflect on y...

Ever had a run that feels heavier, louder, and more effortful than it should? In this episode, Coach G breaks down why runs can feel “off” and how to respond like a runner who trains with identity, strategy, and self-awareness. We explore both physically hard runs and mentally hard runs . You’ll learn how to respond in the moment, adjust with intelligence, and debrief afterward so your future runs...

Getting back into running after time away can feel frustrating - especially when your brain remembers the runner you used to be, but your body isn’t quite there yet. In this episode, Coach G unpacks why running places a unique load on your body (even if you’ve been doing plenty of other exercise) and how this mismatch can lead to pushing too hard, too soon. You’ll learn what’s really driving that...

In this episode of Your Running Coach with GMacSpurr , Coach G (aka Gillian) shares the honest story behind how she almost never started this podcast - and the mindset shift that finally got her moving. If you’ve ever put off a running goal, a movement routine, or something you’ve always wanted to do because you didn’t feel “ready,” this episode is for you. Gillian dives into: Why waiting for the...

Race-day nerves are real - and they can make or break your performance. If you’ve ever stood in the starting corral with your heart pounding, thinking “I’m not ready” or “What if I can’t do this?” , this episode is for you. In this episode of Master Your Mind on Race Day , running mindset coach Gillian shares practical, psychology-backed strategies to help you feel calm, confident, and mentally pr...