Setting Running Goals & Overcoming Obstacles: Kicking Off 2025

 

In this episode of the Women's Running Collective, Hayley and Justine welcome listeners to their new podcast setup and share their running experiences from the past week. They delve into favourite running gear from 2024, memorable race moments, and challenging times, especially relating to their UTA (Ultra-Trail Australia) journey. The hosts discuss their running goals for 2025, including Hayley's aim to run her first marathon and Justine's numerous race plans. The episode also features insights from James Clear's 'Atomic Habits,' focusing on the importance of small increments, habit stacking, and building a runner's identity. Recommendations include the V Dot running calculator app and the concept of showing up, inspired by the Ned Brockman audiobook.

 

00:00 Welcome to the Women's Running Collective

00:14 New Setup Excitement

01:06 Weekly Running Recap

02:39 Running with a Coach

06:30 Reflecting on 2024

06:41 Favourite Running Gear of 2024

10:59 Best Races of the Year

13:52 Memorable Running Moments

18:52 Running Goals for 2025

20:26 Creating Vision Boards

21:17 Running Goals and Challenges

23:12 Insights from Atomic Habits

29:57 Implementing Habit Stacking

36:31 Recommendations and Tips

41:59 Conclusion and Community Engagement