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Day 21 | Why this Feels Hard Now
When the noise fades, the work gets quieter — but no less real.
It’s day 21 of RED January, and for many, the runs are feeling harder — not in the body, but in the mind. The novelty has worn off. The calendar isn’t doing the motivating anymore. What’s left is the quiet stretch where routine stops cheering and starts simply asking.
In this reflection, we unpack the discomfort of repetition, the absence of feedback, and the surprising weight of continuing without fanfare. You’re not broken. You haven’t lost momentum. You’re just in the real work now.
Let it be a bit plain. You’re still doing it.
About the Host
The PKS Running Club is run by Paul (PKSRUNS) — a runner and creator who believes that running doesn’t have to be extreme, perfect, or impressive to matter.
Paul started running later in life and has built his way to a 2:45 marathon, not through shortcuts or hype, but through consistency, patience, and learning how to fit running around real life — work, family, tired legs, busy heads.
The PKSRUNS podcast is a space for honest reflections on running, training, discipline, doubt, and progress. Some episodes are practical. Some are reflective. Many are simply a reminder that short still counts, easy is allowed, and you don’t have to prove anything.
This isn’t about elite performance or rigid plans. It’s about showing up on ordinary days, building a relationship with running that lasts, and finding something steady in the middle of life being busy, noisy, and imperfect.
If you run for clarity, routine, mental health, or just because it helps you feel a bit more like yourself — you’ll feel at home here.
You can find PKSRUNS across platforms:
Instagram: @pksruns
YouTube: PKSRUNS
Strava: PKSRUNS
Podcast: Search PKSRUNS wherever you listen
Follow along, run alongside the community, and take what you need from it — without pressure, ego, or expectation.
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By PKSRunsWhen the noise fades, the work gets quieter — but no less real.
It’s day 21 of RED January, and for many, the runs are feeling harder — not in the body, but in the mind. The novelty has worn off. The calendar isn’t doing the motivating anymore. What’s left is the quiet stretch where routine stops cheering and starts simply asking.
In this reflection, we unpack the discomfort of repetition, the absence of feedback, and the surprising weight of continuing without fanfare. You’re not broken. You haven’t lost momentum. You’re just in the real work now.
Let it be a bit plain. You’re still doing it.
About the Host
The PKS Running Club is run by Paul (PKSRUNS) — a runner and creator who believes that running doesn’t have to be extreme, perfect, or impressive to matter.
Paul started running later in life and has built his way to a 2:45 marathon, not through shortcuts or hype, but through consistency, patience, and learning how to fit running around real life — work, family, tired legs, busy heads.
The PKSRUNS podcast is a space for honest reflections on running, training, discipline, doubt, and progress. Some episodes are practical. Some are reflective. Many are simply a reminder that short still counts, easy is allowed, and you don’t have to prove anything.
This isn’t about elite performance or rigid plans. It’s about showing up on ordinary days, building a relationship with running that lasts, and finding something steady in the middle of life being busy, noisy, and imperfect.
If you run for clarity, routine, mental health, or just because it helps you feel a bit more like yourself — you’ll feel at home here.
You can find PKSRUNS across platforms:
Instagram: @pksruns
YouTube: PKSRUNS
Strava: PKSRUNS
Podcast: Search PKSRUNS wherever you listen
Follow along, run alongside the community, and take what you need from it — without pressure, ego, or expectation.