20/02/2026
There have been seasons in my life where running has felt like oxygen.
And seasons where even lacing up my trainers has felt heavy.
When stress is high — whether that’s work pressure, family strain, caring responsibilities, emotional load or simply carrying too much for too long — your body doesn’t separate that from training stress. It all counts.
As a therapist, I see it clinically.
As a runner and mum, I’ve lived it personally.
There have been times where I’ve had to shift from chasing pace to simply protecting consistency. From structured sessions to steady miles. From performance goals to nervous system regulation.
This week’s Recovery Report is for anyone trying to keep running while life feels overwhelming.
You’re not losing fitness.
You’re adapting intelligently.
And sometimes that’s the strongest thing you can do.
This Recovery Report explores how to navigate running during high periods of life stress. Psychological stress increases overall physiological load, reducing recovery capacity and increasing injury…
