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The Running Channel Podcast

160: The Psychological Cost of Chasing PBs

3/7/202649 min

We’re LIVE from ASICS in London, where Andy, Rick and Sarah explore the psychological toll of constantly chasing a personal best. Together, they discuss how social media and constant comparison are increasing the pressure on runners to always run faster and hit new time goals.

As runners, chasing a PB can be exhilarating and motivating for us and act as a powerful way to stay focused by pushing your limits. But what happens when that drive starts to take a toll? Can it lead to inevitable burnout and anxiety?

The Running Channel Podcast tackles on...

Clips

Olympic vs. Now: Pressure
Joy Over Obsession
Process Goals Under Pressure
When Running Becomes Work
Burnout Red Flags
Micro-motivation In The Marathon

Transcript preview

First 90 seconds

  1. Sarah Hartley· Host0:00

    We're going on tour, and I am so excited about this It's a deliberate pun 'cause this episode is sponsored by On, so we're going on tour- On tour ...

  2. Andy Baddeley· Host0:06

    with On for the On Squad Race. So we're going all over the world, starting with South America.

  3. Sarah Hartley· Host0:10

    Buenos Aires.

  4. Andy Baddeley· Host0:11

    Yeah.

  5. Sarah Hartley· Host0:11

    I cannot wait. The On Squad Race has already started, and we are going to five different locations to take part in this sick event.

  6. Andy Baddeley· Host0:19

    Yeah. We're gonna be finding out all about the local running culture in three different continents, which is pretty cool for us.

  7. Sarah Hartley· Host0:24

    And racing up and down in a spiral car park, which I feel like is gonna be a test in itself.

  8. Andy Baddeley· Host0:30

    Yeah, four by four relay, two men, two women on each teams. We're gonna be captaining various teams when we take on these challenges around the world. And On is on a mission to ignite the human spirit through movement, which is what we're gonna be doing by traveling all over the world and meeting all these amazing runners.

  9. Sarah Hartley· Host0:42

    And if you wanna find out more about On Squad Race, then head to the link in the show notes.

  10. Andy Baddeley· Host0:46

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  11. Sarah Hartley· Host1:11

    [upbeat music] Welcome to The Running Channel Podcast live from the ASICS store on Oxford Street.

  12. Rick Kelsey· Host1:22

    Way.

  13. Sarah Hartley· Host1:23

    [laughs] Whoo. [laughs] [audience cheering] This is super exciting. We are so excited to be here

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