28. How to Run a Race Without PB Pressure: Finding Joy in Your Running

Have you ever signed up for a race thinking you’d just run for fun - only to feel that invisible pressure to hit a personal best? You’re not alone. In this episode, Coach G shares her personal story of signing up for a 5K at the Singapore Marathon with zero PB goals, and the mindset strategies she uses to let go of performance pressure and reconnect with running for pure enjoyment.We’ll dive into how to:Recognise the old “PB pressure” thoughts and stop them from hijacking your runsCreate goals that are about joy, presence, and consistency - not time or numbersUse simple mindset experiments to make training and racing more funBuild sustainable habits and confidence without chasing performanceIf you’re ready to step off the performance treadmill, enjoy running again, and run stronger, happier, and freer, this episode is for you.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