Ep 34: Beyond the Busy - Finding Mental Space for Running and Life, with Dr. Robyn Alley-Hay episode artwork

EPISODE · May 5, 2025 · 17 MIN

Ep 34: Beyond the Busy - Finding Mental Space for Running and Life, with Dr. Robyn Alley-Hay

from Mindful Marathon Podcast · host Michelle Quirk, MD

What does it really mean to “move beyond busy”? And how does that mindset shift impact our running? This week, Dr. Michelle Quirk welcomes Dr. Robyn Alley-Hay, a retired Ob/Gyn, Physician Development Coach, and author of Meditations for Women Physicians (and Others) Who Do Too Much. Together, they explore how to reclaim your time, attention, and energy - on the run and in your daily life. Dr. Alley-Hay shares tools for managing overwhelm, cultivating clarity, and embracing mindfulness, all of which can support runners in training and racing. Don’t miss her powerful book excerpt and the wisdom she offers for navigating burnout, career transitions, and personal growth with purpose and grace. You can find Dr. Alley-Hay on her website https://www.dralley-hay.com And on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/dralleyhay.coach *** To work with Coach Michelle, head to her website and click on Contact Me:  https://www.mindful-marathon.com Follow Mindful Marathon on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/Mindful.Marathon https://www.facebook.com/MindfulMarathon​ *** The information contained in this podcast is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should consult your primary care physician before undertaking any fitness regimen or exercise, which can pose serious health risks if undertaken or performed improperly. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in the videos is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/advanced practice provider. ***

What does it really mean to “move beyond busy”? And how does that mindset shift impact our running? This week, Dr. Michelle Quirk welcomes Dr. Robyn Alley-Hay, a retired Ob/Gyn, Physician Development Coach, and author of Meditations for Women Physicians (and Others) Who Do Too Much. Together, they explore how to reclaim your time, attention, and energy - on the run and in your daily life. Dr. Alley-Hay shares tools for managing overwhelm, cultivating clarity, and embracing mindfulness, all of which can support runners in training and racing. Don’t miss her powerful book excerpt and the wisdom she offers for navigating burnout, career transitions, and personal growth with purpose and grace. You can find Dr. Alley-Hay on her website https://www.dralley-hay.com And on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/dralleyhay.coach *** To work with Coach Michelle, head to her website and click on Contact Me:  https://www.mindful-marathon.com Follow Mindful Marathon on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/Mindful.Marathon https://www.facebook.com/MindfulMarathon​ *** The information contained in this podcast is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should consult your primary care physician before undertaking any fitness regimen or exercise, which can pose serious health risks if undertaken or performed improperly. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in the videos is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/advanced practice provider. ***

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