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EPISODE · Jun 8, 2026 · 31 MIN

Might Delete Later: When Life Derails Your Running

from Dear Runner Bod, · host Serena Marie RD

This is one of the most vulnerable episodes I’ve ever recorded. The last 8 months haven’t looked like “disciplined athlete life.” They’ve looked like grief. Morning sickness. A stress fracture scare. Illness. Pregnancy symptoms. And a body that simply couldn’t do what it used to. And if I’m being honest… I didn’t handle it well at first. I felt frustrated. Guilty. Angry. Like I was losing a part of myself. In this episode, I’m sharing what it actually felt like to lose fitness in a season where I didn’t choose to slow down… and how I’m finally starting to surrender instead of fight it. We talk about: Why losing fitness can feel so personal (especially for runners) The mental spiral of “I should be doing more” The difference between giving up vs. being forced to pivot What it looks like to honor your body without labeling it as laziness If you’re in a season where running feels harder… or life is just heavier… this episode is for you. You’re not lazy. You’re not making excuses.   If you would like to feel stronger and more supported on your runs and actually enjoy your strength training routine, you can try ANDA App for free for 7 days and 20% off your subscription with my code SERENA Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @runnergirldietitian

This is one of the most vulnerable episodes I’ve ever recorded. The last 8 months haven’t looked like “disciplined athlete life.”They’ve looked like grief. Morning sickness. A stress fracture scare. Illness. Pregnancy symptoms. And a body that simply couldn’t do what it used to. And if I’m being honest… I didn’t handle it well at first. I felt frustrated. Guilty. Angry.Like I was losing a part of myself. In this episode, I’m sharing what it actually felt like to lose fitness in a season where I didn’t choose to slow down… and how I’m finally starting to surrender instead of fight it. We talk about: Why losing fitness can feel so personal (especially for runners) The mental spiral of “I should be doing more” The difference between giving up vs. being forced to pivot What it looks like to honor your body without labeling it as laziness If you’re in a season where running feels harder… or life is just heavier… this episode is for you. You’re not lazy.You’re not making excuses.   If you would like to feel stronger and more supported on your runs and actually enjoy your strength training routine, you can try ANDA App for free for 7 days and 20% off your subscription with my code SERENA Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @runnergirldietitian

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