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EPISODE · Jun 30, 2026 · 15 MIN

Why More Running Is Making You Slower !

from Running Strong Mind-Body Connection

Why am I getting slower at running even though I'm training more, and why do my runs feel harder instead of easier? #runningtips #mentalfitness #fitnessjourney This episode breaks down the hidden reasons runners lose pace, energy, and confidence even while increasing effort. Dr Gillian Lockitch, physician and longevity expert with 260+ podcast episodes and decades of experience in epigenetics and lifestyle medicine, shares how mindset, recovery, and lifestyle signals can completely change how your body performs. Get ACCESS here: https://thementalfitnessedge.com/webinar-registration-729941 Website: https://thementalfitnessedge.com/ What you will learn in this episode Why "more running" can actually make you slower, more tired, and less consistent even when you are trying harder How mindset, stress, and recovery influence your running performance and perceived aging The hidden lifestyle and brain-body factors that determine whether you improve or plateau as a runner You do not have to take everything in this episode as rigid rules. Take what resonates with your training, your body, and your current running stage. The goal is to help you see what might be silently holding back your progress so you can make clearer, more confident adjustments.

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