#31 Twenty Years of Running and Still Chasing PRs | Michelle Baxter

Michelle Baxter has been running for more than 20 years and she’s still chasing progress.In this episode of The People Run Podcast, Michelle shares what it really takes to stay consistent in running for decades. From early morning runs in −20° weather to raising a family while training for marathons, she talks about discipline, stacking years of consistent training, and the mental battles that show up late in the race.We talk about falling in love with the process, learning through injuries and setbacks, and why progress in running is rarely linear.Because after 20 years in the sport, Michelle is still asking the same question many runners are:How much better can I still get?Chapters00:00 Running in −20° Weather04:29 Training Consistency & Sleep10:53 The 8 Year Journey to Sub 3 Marathon17:05 The Sub 3 Finish Line Moment19:18 Training Process & Balancing Running With Family26:14 Getting Faster After 4030:13 The Missing Piece: Mental Side of Running32:49 Stacking Training Cycles35:28 Houston PR Attempt & Mile 22 Incident37:51 Boston Marathon & Choosing The Right Races42:32 Long Term Ceiling & Why She RunsFollow Us:IG: instagram.com/thepeoplerunpodcast/YT: youtube.com/@ThePeopleRunPodcastMusic: instagram.com/mech__beats/Follow Michelle:IG: instagram.com/therunnersplate/👉 Subscribe to The People Run Podcast for more real stories from everyday runners, and don’t forget to rate, review, and share this episode with a friend who needs some inspiration.