How to Keep Running (Even When You Have Zero Motivation)
From Dr. Sandesh Pandit · 07:55
Show by Sandesh Pandit
Guilt is not a motivator, it’s a quiet exit plan. Research on women who felt guilty about skipped workouts revealed a surprising result, and it flips the usual “just try harder” advice on its head. This episode explores why motivation rises and falls like a tide, and why pushing harder at low tide often backfires. Discover the one change that outperformed willpower by a wide margin in long term studies, plus a surprisingly small daily goal that keeps runners going for years. If you’ve ever stared at your running shoes and felt like you were failing, this conversation offers a kinder, evidence based way back.Key TakeawaysWhy guilt, strict rules, and a harsh inner voice lead to more quitting, not more runningMotivation as a tide, and what to do when it goes outThe three psychological needs (autonomy, competence, relatedness) that predict lasting habitsHow social connection beat individual strategies for sustained activity over 12 monthsThe 10 minute rule and why a flexible weekly range beats a rigid scheduleBuilding a re entry plan, plus honest talk on perimenopause and menopauseHow two short strength sessions a week help prevent overuse injuries----------------------------👉Free Recovery Smoothie Recipe: https://runnersmoothie.com/👟 Free Running Shoe Guide: https://modernrunnershoes.com/----------------------------Follow Me On:📸 Instagram: sandesh_pandit78 📘 Facebook: sandesh.pandit1
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