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The Real Reason You Hate Rest Days Will Surprise You

14 de maio de 2026 · 14 min

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For many runners, rest days don’t feel like recovery. They feel like falling behind.

And there are very real neuroscientific reasons this happens.

So how did recovery become the hardest workout of the week.for so many runners?

Let’s find out.

On today’s episode, you’ll learn:

  • why productivity can become psychologically addictive,

  • why many runners feel unsafe or uncomfortable when they rest, and

  • how to reframe rest as an essential part of high performance instead of a sign of weakness.

As a high-achieving go-getter myself, this episode really hits home for me and you’ll see how this topic isn’t just about your running, but how you run your life.

Welcome to the Planted Runner. I’m Coach Claire Bartholic and my mission is to help you improve your running, your mindset, and your life with science-backed training and plant-based nutrition.

If you need more help, you can order my book The Planted Runner: Running Your Best With Plant-Based Nutrition wherever you get books or request a copy from your local library.

Don’t forget to stay tuned all the way to the end of the episode for another Mental Strength Minute. Fortify your mind in 60 seconds or less.

LINKS:

If you’d like help directly from me, you can check out my freebies, personal coaching, and sign up for my PR Team at https://www.theplantedrunner.com/link.

For my recommendations of at-home equipment and other running products I recommend, check out my curated list on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/theplantedrunner

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