39. Running More Doesn’t Always Equal Getting Faster

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?Am I overtraining or underperforming?The answer isn’t laziness - and it isn’t always “do more.”In this episode, Coach G explains why progress doesn’t come from piling on more kilometres, but from how well your body absorbs the work you’re already doing. She'll talk about cumulative stress, nervous system overload, recovery, fueling, and why pace often improves when pressure reduces.You’ll learn:Why training stress, life stress, and work stress all land in the same “bucket”How cumulative fatigue affects pace, heart rate, and perceived effortWhy experienced runners can feel stuck despite being consistentThe role of recovery in performance adaptation (especially over 40)How mental pressure and self-judgement quietly slow you downPractical questions to assess whether you need more volume - or more clarityIf you’re a committed runner who trains consistently but feels plateaued, heavy-legged, or frustrated by stagnant race times, this conversation will give you a smarter, calmer way forward.This is the layer most runners are never taught - the mindset, nervous system, and identity side of performance.If this resonates, you’ll love the work we do inside The Runner Identity Project (TRIP) - a 3-month running mindset coaching experience for runners who want aligned, confident, sustainable performance without burning out.Follow the podcast so you don’t miss an episode, and if this helped, share it with a training partner who needs to hear it.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