14. Walking Breaks Are Not Weak: They’re Smart Training

In this empowering episode of Your Running Coach with GMacSpurr, Coach G breaks down a common mental hurdle for runners: the belief that taking a walk break means you’ve failed. If you've ever felt like you're not a "real runner" because you had to walk, this episode will challenge that narrative in all the right ways. Coach G explains how strategic walking can actually enhance your run training, support your nervous system, and reduce the risk of injury. She unpacks the pressures of perfectionism, societal expectations, and comparison culture that lead many runners to feel like they have to push nonstop. You’ll learn about the benefits of the run-walk method, why walking doesn’t make you weak, and how embracing walk breaks could lead to more enjoyment and longevity in your running journey. Coach G also shares a deeply personal story of how walking shaped her own running path and includes powerful journal prompts like: “Where did I first learn that stopping equals failure or not good enough?” This is your permission slip to redefine progress, one mindful step at a time. Links:- Join the Summer Consistency Reset {limited spots}- Re-write your running story with The Runner Identity Project (aka TRIP)- Curious about what coaching could do for you? Jump on a consultation call with Coach G- Break through what’s holding you back and unlock your next level with 1:1 Coaching- Join 31x31: 31-Day Self-Trust Challenge- If you like to listen to music on your run, grab your new fav running playlist here- If you are guessing what to eat before, during & after your run then look no further - grab this 3-part running fuel series.Let's stay in touch:Follow @gmacspurrcoaching on InstagramJoin the Your Running Coach by GMacSpurr community and keep the conversation goingwww.gmacspurr.com