Women’s Running Collective

Embracing Consistency: Running for Joy and Mental Health

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Episode Title: Embracing Consistency: Running for Joy and Mental Health

In this uplifting episode, Hayley and Justine dive into how consistency—not intensity—is the key to joyful, sustainable running. They open up about their own routines, juggling runs with family life, and finding motivation even on busy days. From tempo runs to treasured rituals (hello, apricot cubes!), this episode is packed with practical tips and heartfelt moments.

💬 Highlights include:

  • Strategies for fitting in runs around parenting and work

  • Breaking the myth of "No pain, no gain"

  • Creating rituals to build a consistent habit

  • Listener Jessica's emotional story of running in memory of her son, Josaia Jessica.joy.adventures

  • Product faves: reusable water bottles + on-the-go fuel

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    • 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Welcome
    00:41 Weekly Running Recap
    01:13 Monday Running Routine
    01:50 Running with Family
    03:16 Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Inspiration
    04:14 Tempo Run and Time Trials
    07:27 Consistency in Running
    16:34 The Myth of 'No Pain, No Gain'
    16:51 Creative Ways to Stay Active
    17:26 Building Consistency in Your Running Routine
    17:29 Setting Realistic Goals and Making Them Visible
    19:12 Creating Positive Associations with Running
    19:54 Establishing a Running Ritual
    21:17 Forgiving Yourself and Staying Consistent
    21:38 Personal Stories of Consistency
    24:58 Motivation and Rhythm in Running
    26:59 Heartfelt Listener Messages
    31:59 Running Recommendations
    35:13 Podcast Wrap-Up and Listener Engagement

    Tune in for inspiration, honest conversation, and that cozy, collective vibe we all crave. 🏃‍♀️💛

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