The Mental Health Side of Injury (for Runners)

This week on Runnah, it’s just me — no guest — because sometimes the hardest conversations are the ones we have with ourselves.I’m about 5–6 weeks out from my initial injury, still not running, and deep in that familiar (and frustrating) phase of recovery: hurry up and wait. The physical healing is one thing — but the mental side of injury? That’s a whole different race.In this episode, I talk honestly about what it’s been like to sit with the uncertainty, the impatience, the grief, and the identity shifts that come with being sidelined. I share what’s actually been getting me through these weeks: routine, community, therapy, perspective shifts, letting myself feel it all, and learning how to stay connected to running even when I’m not doing the thing itself.This is an episode for anyone who’s injured, burnt out, benched, or feeling behind — especially if you’re trying to stay hopeful while everything feels paused. You’re not broken. You’re healing. And you’re not alone in this weird in-between.Thanks for being here. Thanks for listening. Email: [email protected]