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Back to EpisodesThe Secret to Becoming a More Resilient Runner
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This week on the Women's Running Collective, Hayles and Jussie are back in the backyard studio (fuelled by snacks courtesy of Hayley’s mum and Rob!) chatting all things resilience. The girls kick things off with a Gold Coast Half Marathon training update, including interval sessions, rolling hills, race-pace workouts, and the reality of training through life’s curveballs.
Hayley shares a challenging week dealing with period-related fatigue, migraines, and the early signs of shin splints, leading to some smart training adjustments and a reminder that resilience isn't always about pushing harder — sometimes it's about knowing when to pull back.
The conversation then dives into what resilience actually means, why it's often misunderstood, and practical ways runners can build mental toughness. Drawing on Mel Robbins' "24-Hour Resilience Turnaround" and sports psychology research, Hayles and Jussie share simple strategies to help you stay strong when motivation is low, training gets tough, or race day nerves creep in.
From pacing by effort, positive self-talk, and smiling through the hard moments, to embracing discomfort, training in less-than-perfect conditions, and finding your deeper "why," this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you become a more resilient runner.
Plus, the girls share their weekly recommendations, announce they're running the Harbour 10K in Sydney, and reveal details of a special ticket giveaway.
Episode Timestamps00:00 – Back in the Backyard Studio
00:55 – Gold Coast Half Marathon Training Update
02:16 – Period Fatigue, Migraines & Shin Pain
05:39 – Why We're Talking About Resilience
07:06 – What Resilience Really Means
09:42 – Mel Robbins' 24-Hour Resilience Reset
12:45 – Celebrating Small Wins
13:54 – The Science of Running Resilience
15:11 – How Smiling Can Lower Perceived Effort
16:42 – Positive Self-Talk Strategies
18:10 – Creating Positive Pre-Run Rituals
19:27 – Learning to Embrace Discomfort
20:47 – Training Through Tough Conditions
22:41 – Getting Comfortable With The Unknown
23:35 – Planning Ahead & Mental Tapering
24:51 – Finding Your Purpose & Goals
26:03 – Key Resilience Takeaways
27:54 – Weekly Recommendations
31:24 – Harbour 10K Announcement & Giveaway
32:30 – Happy Running!
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