What do you do when your body makes a decision your mind isn't ready to accept?

For Emma Hansford, running was never about chasing podiums. But after becoming a mum and later navigating perimenopause, she found herself confronting something many runners quietly experience: the need to reset expectations.

In this honest conversation, Emma shares her journey through postpartum recovery, perfectionism, identity and learning that success isn't always measured by pace.

It's a conversation about redefining what it means to be a runner... and discovering that sometimes slowing down can move us forward.

In this episode:

• How corporate triathlons sparked a love for running
• The reality of life after childbirth
• Perimenopause and its impact on running
• Letting go of perfectionism
• Why slower doesn't mean weaker

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About Runbelievable

Runbelievable is the podcast for every runner. From your first parkrun to your 100th marathon, from walk-run intervals to dabbling in trail running, every runner has a story worth telling. Through honest conversations with runners from all walks of life, Runbelievable explores the challenges, achievements, setbacks, and experiences that connect us through running and shape who we become.