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Episode 6 â Kinda Quit My Workout: When to Stop and When to Push Through
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Have you ever asked yourself mid-run: âAm I pushing through something⌠or pushing my luck?â
In this episode of the Kinda Fast Podcast, weâre diving into one of the biggest questions in running: When should I stop a workout? Claire and Travis share personal stories (like porta-potty emergencies and rescue ride calls), discuss signs you should actually stop a run, and unpack the mental game of quitting vs. pushing through.
đĽ In This Episode:
- Real advice from Coach Dean
- Mental fatigue vs. burnout
- When to swap training daysâguilt-free
- Hot takes on Puma, On Cloud, and elite running shoes
- How NOT to run during a heat advisory (hint: not at 1:30 PM)
đââď¸ Highlights:
- Signs it’s time to stop: pain, dizziness, elevated heart rate
- What to do when you’re âjust not feeling itâ
- PR vs. PB: Whatâs the difference?
- Building mental toughnessâwithout destroying your body
- Should a virtual race PR count?
- Heat safety tips for summer running
đ§ From Coach Dean:
- Stop if pain is sharp, localized, or > 4/10 on the pain scale
- Donât delay a workout unless itâs earlyâand only if youâll make it up
- Listen to your body, but train your mind
- If you regularly quit workouts, you might DNF your race
âGive yourself a chance to feel better than you think you will.â â Coach Dean
đŹ Kinda Fast Feedback:
- Rebecca Wang: âThis is a podcast I can share with new runners and non-church friends!â
- Joshua finished his first structured 5K training week after Ep. 2
- Claireâs mom is a fan too. (That counts.)
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