Why am I getting slower at running even though I'm training more, and why do my runs feel harder instead of easier? #runningtips #mentalfitness #fitnessjourney

This episode breaks down the hidden reasons runners lose pace, energy, and confidence even while increasing effort.

Dr Gillian Lockitch, physician and longevity expert with 260+ podcast episodes and decades of experience in epigenetics and lifestyle medicine, shares how mindset, recovery, and lifestyle signals can completely change how your body performs.

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What you will learn in this episode

Why "more running" can actually make you slower, more tired, and less consistent even when you are trying harder How mindset, stress, and recovery influence your running performance and perceived aging

The hidden lifestyle and brain-body factors that determine whether you improve or plateau as a runner

You do not have to take everything in this episode as rigid rules.

Take what resonates with your training, your body, and your current running stage. The goal is to help you see what might be silently holding back your progress so you can make clearer, more confident adjustments.

What actually changes after 100 conversations about mind and body running? #mentalfitness #runningmotivation #runningpodcast

Mental fitness through running podcast 100th episode!

Can running really build mental strength, emotional control, and clarity when life feels overwhelming?

Celebrating the 100th episode of Running Strong Mind Body, this 1-hour milestone conversation reveals how running transforms not just your body, but your mindset, discipline, and emotional resilience.

Built from 100 episodes of real conversations with runners and everyday people using movement to rebuild mental strength, this episode marks a major turning point in the journey.

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What you will gain from watching How to stop mental fatigue from taking over your runs and learn to stay mentally steady under pressure

How to use running as a tool to regulate stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm in real time How to build consistency in your running practice even when motivation disappears

You can take what resonates and leave what does not. This is not about perfection or one method. It is about discovering practical mental tools you can apply immediately in your running and daily life without pressure or complexity.