Injured, Sick, and Still Showing Up: The Half Marathon Mentality

In this solo episode, I reflect on the mental and physical battle behind my first official half marathon. From painful toe injuries to sleepless nights, I share the setbacks that almost derailed me and the commitment that kept it all going. This isn’t just a fitness journey; it’s a deep dive into accountability, sacrifice, and why doing it with someone else makes all the difference.(00:00) - Welcome Back Mere Mortals(00:30) - The 16-Week Half Marathon Plan(02:00) - Training Breakdown & Structure(03:00) - Missed Miles & Injuries(04:45) - Sickness, Stress & Real Life Interruptions(06:10) - Why the Plan Fell Apart(07:00) - Accountability Through Friendship(08:20) - The People Pleasing Trap(09:00) - Letting Go of Gym Identity(10:30) - Sacrifice vs. Balance(12:00) - Rediscovering Joy in Running(13:00) - Mental Strength: No Expectations, Only Effort(14:00) - Running with Pain, Not Suffering(14:50) - Final Reflections & Hope for the RaceConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcasts/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcast Connect with Mere Mortals:https://community.stan.store/meremortals/Website: https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/Rm9Nw8uVgHTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcasts/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastsValue 4 Value Support:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcast