Ep 81: Running Between Clinic, Call, and Family - Run Training for Doctors who Have No Time, with Dr. Michelle Quirk of Mindful Marathon
About this episode
Dr. Michelle Quirk discusses how busy physicians can effectively train for races despite their demanding schedules.
Can busy physicians really train for a race? Between long clinic days, night shifts, weekends on call, and family responsibilities, many women physicians feel like running, or any consistent exercise, is nearly impossible to maintain. In this episode, I share my personal story of physician burnout and how running became a powerful tool for restoring balance, resilience, and space outside of medicine. I also discuss practical strategies I use with my physician athletes to help them train for races while navigating demanding and unpredictable schedules. If you’ve ever wondered whether race training is possible alongside a busy medical career, this episode is for you. In this episode, we talk about: My experience with physician burnout and how running helped me reconnect with myself outside of medicine Why traditional training plans often don’t work for physicians How time-efficient training can still build endurance and fitness The importance of flexible training plans when schedules change week to week Letting go of perfectionism and embracing a more mindful approach to running Real-life examples of how busy physicians successfully train for races Running doesn’t have to compete…
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