Is Your Pain a Sign to Push Through or Pull Back?

Are you glorifying the grind… or ignoring the warning signs of injury? In this episode, Coaches Valerie and Caroline break down the difference between productive discomfort and unnecessary pain in training. Learn how to recognize when it's time to push—and when it’s smarter to reset and preserve your ability to run another day.

From overtraining mindset traps to the truth about DNF (Did Not Finish) shame, this episode is a must-listen for any runner who's ever felt conflicted about stopping mid-run.

Discover the RunRX approach to intensity, injury prevention, and what “suffering” in training should really feel like.

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✅ Key Takeaways:

• ✅ The difference between intensity and injury—and how to spot it
• ✅ Why the “no pain, no gain” mentality causes more harm than progress
• ✅ When to stop mid-run and how to use the stop-reset method
• ✅ How over-focusing on mileage can derail your performance
• ✅ The truth about DNFs and what pro runners actually do when pain hits
• ✅ Why intervals and higher intensity runs are more valuable than long painful ones

🎙️ Coaches share real race stories—including injuries, DNFs, and what they’ve learned about running smarter, not just harder.