Embracing Consistency: Running for Joy and Mental Health

Episode Title: Embracing Consistency: Running for Joy and Mental Health

In this uplifting episode, Hayley and Justine dive into how consistency—not intensity—is the key to joyful, sustainable running. They open up about their own routines, juggling runs with family life, and finding motivation even on busy days. From tempo runs to treasured rituals (hello, apricot cubes!), this episode is packed with practical tips and heartfelt moments.

💬 Highlights include:

• Strategies for fitting in runs around parenting and work

• Breaking the myth of "No pain, no gain"

• Creating rituals to build a consistent habit

• Listener Jessica's emotional story of running in memory of her son, Josaia Jessica.joy.adventures

• Product faves: reusable water bottles + on-the-go fuel

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00:00 Introduction and Podcast Welcome

00:41 Weekly Running Recap

01:13 Monday Running Routine

01:50 Running with Family

03:16 Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Inspiration

04:14 Tempo Run and Time Trials

07:27 Consistency in Running

16:34 The Myth of 'No Pain, No Gain'

16:51 Creative Ways to Stay Active

17:26 Building Consistency in Your Running Routine

17:29 Setting Realistic Goals and Making Them Visible

19:12 Creating Positive Associations with Running

19:54 Establishing a Running Ritual

21:17 Forgiving Yourself and Staying Consistent

21:38 Personal Stories of Consistency

24:58 Motivation and Rhythm in Running

26:59 Heartfelt Listener Messages

31:59 Running Recommendations

35:13 Podcast Wrap-Up and Listener Engagement

Tune in for inspiration, honest conversation, and that cozy, collective vibe we all crave. 🏃‍♀️💛