Grit vs. Harm
The discussion delves into the dual nature of running as a source of resilience and a potential avenue for self-harm. It raises critical questions about the motivations behind pushing through injuries and the importance of understanding energy availability. The conversation encourages listeners to reflect on how they use running as a tool for personal growth while also recognizing the risks of overexertion.In this clip
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s5e04 When You Can’t Run Anymore: A Story of Grief, Growth, & Resilience with Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards PT, DPT, OCS
Related Questions
I have a question about the episode 313. Pacing, Structure, and Philosophy of Running Workouts with Elisabeth Scott and the clip Understanding Runner's Training. There is a fine line between training optimally and overtraining, and the goalposts are always moving as our bodies change and find themselves in different states day-to-day. Why is it important to understand overtraining, and what are the consequences of stepping over that line?
How important is it to acknowledge that your fitness journey will be full of ups and downs and to come from a place of self-care, as discussed in episode 238 of the podcast with Movement Expert Kate Galliet on How to Prevent Your Next Big Injury?
Does running make you too focused sometimes, and how can you pull yourself back or scale it back a bit as discussed in the episode Elite Runners on Failure: How 6 Pro Runners Deal with Disappointment and the clip Bouncing Back, Lessons Learned?