Kinda Off Today: Why Some Runs Feel Terrible for No Reason

Kinda Off Today: Why Some Runs Feel Terrible for No Reason

From Kinda Fast Podcast by Upward Running

May 15, 2026 · 39 min · Episode 47

About this episode

This episode discusses why some runs feel terrible despite good training, focusing on electrolytes and various performance factors.

In this episode of the Kinda Fast Podcast, we’re talking electrolytes, race day chaos, and why some runs just feel terrible...even when your training is going well. We kick things off with a breakdown of electrolytes in our “What Does That Even Mean?” segment. What they are, why they matter, and how they impact your performance—especially in the heat. If you’ve ever dealt with cramping, fatigue, or mid-run crashes, this is something you need to understand. In running news, we cover: -A London Marathon petition that’s trying to change the lottery system, and why it probably won’t make a difference -Chaos at the Houston Astros 5K, where runners were stuck at the finish line due to poor course design -A wild story from the Flying Pig Marathon, where a runner missed her turn and accidentally ran a full marathon… finishing in an impressive 3:30 -A dominant performance at the Cocodona 250, where Rachel Entrekin became the first woman to win the race outright Then in the deep dive, we answer a question every runner has asked: Why do some runs feel so hard for no reason? We break down what’s really going on, including: -Daily performance fluctuations -Sleep and recovery -Hidden fatigue…

People in this episode

Host: Upward Running

Topics covered

  • electrolytes
  • race day chaos
  • performance fluctuations
  • running fatigue
  • hydration
  • environmental factors

Keywords

  • electrolytes
  • running performance
  • fatigue
  • hydration
  • race day
  • running news
  • performance fluctuations

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