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  <title>Crying on a Street Corner? Get In Here - A Pep Talk for When Running Feels Impossible</title>
  <description>Having a mental breakdown during training? You're not alone, and you're definitely not weak. In this episode, we're creating a safe space for every runner who's ever wanted to quit mid-run, whether you're training for your first 5K or chasing a Boston qualifier. We're not here to toxic-positivity our way through your struggle – we're here to acknowledge it, validate it, and give you real tools to work through it. From immediate reset strategies to building long-term mental resilience, this is your roadmap for turning your hardest running moments into your strongest. Topics covered:  Permission to feel without judgment Right-now triage for mental breakdowns Building your confidence bank account The body-mind connection (fuel, hydration, and emotions) Developing anti-fragile runner identity Tools for your mental toolbelt  Remember: asking for help is strength, and every step forward counts – even the messy ones. ⚡ This episode is sponsored by Fuel Goods — a women-run marketplace making sports nutrition simpler and smarter. Get $10 in Fuel Cash + 10% back on every order: 👉 https://fuelgoods.com/pages/partners/balg?ref=balg 🎥 CATCH UP ON THE SERIES: 👉 Weekly &amp;quot;Run With Me&amp;quot; treadmill episodes every Friday:&amp;amp;nbsp;https://youtu.be/Jh-zZ93_AGM 👉 Weekly roundup vlog + podcast episodes:&amp;amp;nbsp;https://youtu.be/qVksZfO-vw4 FOLLOW ALONG + JOIN THE GANG: 📍 Sports massage in NYC:&amp;amp;nbsp;https://empoweredself.co/ 📸 Instagram:&amp;amp;nbsp;https://www.instagram.com/kellykkroberts/ 👯‍♀️ Free BALG community: https://www.balgcommunity.com/ 🏃‍♀️ Train with me:&amp;amp;nbsp;https://www.badassladygang.com/join-our-training-team 📆 Upcoming training programs:&amp;amp;nbsp;https://www.badassladygang.com/training-experiences 📋 Get a running plan:&amp;amp;nbsp;https://www.badassladygang.com/running-plans 🎯 Hire a coach:&amp;amp;nbsp;https://www.badassladygang.com/private-coaching 🌐 Learn more:&amp;amp;nbsp;https://www.badassladygang.com/ </description>
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