Ep 71: Running by Time - Training Your Body Without Grading Yourself, with Dr. Michelle Quirk of Mindful Marathon

What if running didn’t come with a scorecard? In this episode of the Mindful Marathon Podcast, physician and run coach Michelle Quirk explores running by time instead of distance and why this approach can be especially helpful for women physicians and busy professional women who are used to tracking, measuring, and grading themselves. Running by time can reduce comparison, support beginners, and help experienced runners reconnect with effort, intuition, and presence, without abandoning progress. This episode invites you to step out of evaluation mode and let training become a relationship with your body, not an exam. In this episode: What it means to run by time instead of miles Why high-achieving women often turn running into another place to self-evaluate How time-based running supports beginner runners Why experienced runners benefit from stepping away from constant metrics How effort-based running improves sustainability and enjoyment Simple ways to include time-based runs in your training Who is this episode for? Beginner runners feeling discouraged by pace or distance Experienced runners feeling burned out by data and metrics Women physicians and professionals seeking a more mindful approach to running Resources & ways to work with Coach Michelle: Sign up for upcoming in-person workshop, Building a Resilient Runner - Off-Season Essentials for Women Runners: https://mindful-marathon.com/resilientrunner Mindful run coaching and programs: https://www.mindful-marathon.com  Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Mindful.Marathon *** 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. ***