Gummy Bears, Hobbiton, and Doing “Just Enough” | s5/e25 | The Running Explained Podcast

Dr. Marie Whitt is BACK for her fifth time on the podcast (aka the Five-Peat!), and this episode is a little more casual and a whole lot of fun. We’re talking about… well, a little bit of everything: – Gummy bear fueling and why sour candy hits different – What happens when your miles slow way down in the summer heat – Shoes, Hobbiton, Regency costumes, and other delightful detours – The “minimum effective dose” approach to strength training – And why doing less is often the smartest move a runner can make We talk about the pressure to do more, what it really means to be consistent, and how to respect your body without losing your goals. And yes, we get a little nerdy, because obviously. It’s us. If you need a reminder that running is supposed to be fun, that you don’t have to earn your worth in mileage, and that play is part of the process... this one’s for you. Chapters: 00:00 Introducing Dr. Marie Whitt, DPT 15:16 Introducing the Study: How Much Running Is Too Much? 22:04 Finding Your Limits & Weak Links as a Runner 30:19 Using Injury As Opportunity 42:02 Achieving Goals: You Won't Know Until You Try 47:52 Making Hobbies Fun as an Adult 54:41 Fueling for Travel and Running 01:02:05 Training Without Burning Out 01:07:48 Strength Training for Marathon Runners 01:18:48 "Enough" Is Less Than We Think It Is 01:24:37 Low Mileage and the Beauty in Maintenance Connect with Marie: Website: https://www.drwhittfit.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.whitt.fit/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drwhittfit 🔗Links & Resources: 🌐 Website: http://www.RunningExplained.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningexplained/ 🎧 More Podcast Episodes: http://runningexplained.co/podcast 👟Coaching Services: 🏃1:1 Coaching: https://www.runningexplained.com/runcoaching 👫Group Coaching: https://www.runningexplained.com/groupcoaching