About this episode

Stephanie Dunlap discusses a mindset shift for runners, emphasizing building on past efforts rather than starting over.

Send us Fan Mail 2026 is not a restart—you’re not starting over. You’re building from what you already started. In the first episode of 2026 on the Run Strong Run Podcast, Steph shares a powerful mindset shift for runners who may already feel their New Year motivation fading. Instead of resolutions, she focuses on choosing a word for the year—rooted—and explains how staying grounded in who you are can help you build consistency, confidence, and joy in your running. This episode is a reminder ...

People in this episode

Host: Stephanie Dunlap

Topics covered

• mindset shift
• running motivation
• consistency
• confidence
• joy in running

Keywords

• 2026
• running
• mindset
• New Year
• resolutions
• consistency
• confidence
• joy

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