51: When to Quit a Run vs When to Push Through

We start with a listener about timing warm-ups before driving to go for a run. Then, we dive into one of the most common questions we hear as running coaches: when is it okay to quit a run? When should you push through? When should you skip a run altogether? How do you discern low motivation versus a legitimate reason to quit a run?

Discussion points include:

• Our take on the “no days off” mentality in running
• What to do when your running motivation is low
• Should you run with a cold or other illness?
• Should you run if running is painful?
• What to do if a run is not going well
• What to do if you have to skip a long run
• What to do if you get sick during your taper
• When should you skip your race
• When to quit a race (DNF)

You may also enjoy:

• Episode 24: The science of overtraining
• Episode 30: How to taper for a marathon
• Episode 21: How to start running again