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Episode 37 Kinda Unmotivated: How to Run When You Don’t Feel Like It
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In Episode 37 of the Kinda Fast Podcast, Claire and Travis break down the meaning of time on feet and why training by duration instead of distance can help runners build endurance, confidence, and race day readiness.
The episode also covers major running news, including the shocking lead vehicle mistake at the U.S. Half Marathon Championships, the lasting impact of Jeff Galloway’s run-walk method, and race recaps from the Tokyo Marathon, the Disney Princess Half Marathon, and Greenville race weekend. In the deep dive, Claire and Travis tackle one of the most relatable struggles in running: how to keep going when motivation is low.
In This Episode
- What Does That Even Mean? Time on feet and why it matters in training
- Running News: U.S. Half Marathon Championships controversy, Jeff Galloway’s legacy, and race weekend recaps
- Deep Dive: How to run when you do not feel like it
What Does That Even Mean? Time on Feet
Time on feet means measuring a workout by how long you are moving instead of how far you go. Claire and Travis explain how this approach helps runners prepare for the actual duration of race day, especially in marathon training, trail running, hot weather, hills, or altitude.
They also discuss how time on feet can help runners build endurance safely without increasing mileage too quickly, while also practicing fueling, pacing, and the physical demands of longer efforts.
Running News
- U.S. Half Marathon Championships: A lead vehicle took a wrong turn late in the race, sending the top women off course and dramatically changing the final results.
- Jeff Galloway: The running world mourns the loss of Jeff Galloway, whose run-walk method helped make distance running more accessible for runners of all levels.
- Tokyo Marathon: Claire and Travis recap Sarah Hall’s tough day, Brigid Kosgei’s course record, and a six-star medal earned by a runner from Anderson, South Carolina.
- Disney Princess Half Marathon and Greenville Race Weekend: Dez Linden wins in Florida, while Claire shares her own 5K PR from Greenville.
Deep Dive: How to Run When You Do Not Feel Like It
Inspired by a question from an Upward Running member, this episode explores what keeps runners going when motivation feels low. Claire and Travis remind listeners that motivation is not always something you wait for. Often, it shows up after you begin.
They share four practical ways to keep moving forward: start before you feel ready, focus on the process instead of only the outcome, remove friction by building simple routines, and create a low motivation plan for the days when running feels hardest.
What You Will Learn in This Episode
- What time on feet means and how it differs from mileage-based training
- Why time on feet matters for race preparation, fueling, and endurance
- What happened at the U.S. Half Marathon Championships
- Why Jeff Galloway’s run-walk method changed distance running for so many people
- How Sarah Hall’s Tokyo Marathon experience offers perspective for all runners
- Why starting before you feel motivated can make all the difference
- How process-based thinking builds consistency and confidence
- How structure and routine reduce decision fatigue
- Why a low motivation plan can help you stay consistent long term
Who This Episode Is For
- Runners who struggle with motivation and consistency
- Beginners working through couch to 5K or time-based training plans
- Experienced runners trying to stay disciplined through tough training days
- Anyone curious about time on feet and smarter endurance training
- Runners who follow the sport and want updates on major race news
- Believers who want practical encouragement and a faith-rooted perspective
- Anyone looking for simple, realistic ways to keep showing up
Whether you are building toward your next race, working through a motivation slump, or simply trying to stay consistent, this episode offers practical advice, encouragement, and perspective for the road ahead.
YouTube Chapters
- 01:03 What Does That Even Mean? Time on Feet
- 09:31 Running News: U.S. Half Marathon Championships controversy
- 20:42 Running News: Jeff Galloway’s legacy
- 23:23 Running News: Tokyo Marathon recap
- 28:03 Running News: Disney Princess Half Marathon
- 30:07 Greenville race weekend and Claire’s 5K PR
- 35:28 Deep Dive: How to stay motivated when you do not feel like running
- 47:58 Wrap-up
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