You're Not Starting Over

This year, I've only run 77 miles outside of racing.And for a second, I thought that meant I was losing everything I worked for.But the more I sat with it, the more I realized...I'm not starting over.In this episode, I'm breaking down the difference between completely stopping and actually maintaining your base. We talk about what a base really is, what's happening in your body when you build it, and why you don't lose your fitness as quickly as you think you do.I also get into the pressure a lot of us feel to always be training, always progressing, always chasing the next race...and how that mindset can quietly lead to burnout.Because a hard truth is, most of us aren't getting paid to do this..but we're structuring our lives like we are.So this is a conversation about finding balance. About doing enough without doing everything. About staying connected to running without letting it take over your life.If you've ever felt like you're falling behind, like you've lost your fitness, or like you have to start over every time you step away...you're not starting over.