{"podcast":{"title":"Mindful Marathon Podcast","slug":"mindful-marathon-podcast-7011584","podcast_index_feed_id":7011584,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/mindfulmarathon/feed.xml","website_url":"https://mindfulmarathon.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16330440/Podcast_Graphic_qke27j.jpg","author":"Michelle Quirk, MD","episode_count":97,"summary":"A podcast helping runners to run their own race. In each episode, you will hear how to get started, fuel better, keep going, recover, or simply enjoy running a little bit more. Hosted by Running Coach Michelle Quirk, MD. Find out more about the program at Mindful-Marathon.com.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T00:17:31.639396+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mindful-marathon-podcast-7011584"},"episode":{"title":"Ep 81: Running Between Clinic, Call, and Family - Run Training for Doctors who Have No Time, with Dr. Michelle Quirk of Mindful Marathon","slug":"ep-81-running-between-clinic-call-and-family-run-training-for-doctors-who-have-no-time-with-dr-michelle-quirk-of-mindful-marathon","published_at":"2026-03-30T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mindful-marathon-podcast-7011584/ep-81-running-between-clinic-call-and-family-run-training-for-doctors-who-have-no-time-with-dr-michelle-quirk-of-mindful-marathon","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mindful-marathon-podcast-7011584","url":"https://mindfulmarathon.podbean.com/e/ep-81/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/dr3cftvi7zccrwf8/Ep_81_Running_Btwn_Clinic_Call_and_Family_-_Run_Training_for_Docs_who_Have_no_Time90c01.mp3","summary":"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 with your career, your family, or your well-being. With the right approach, it can become a powerful way to support all three. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with a colleague or fellow physician who might benefit from a more flexible approach to run training. Follow Coach Michelle on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/Mindful.Marathon If you have questions about your own training, reach out on Coach Michelle's website, and let's explore working together for personalized support. https://mindful-marathon.com *** The information contained in this podcast is intended to s…","meta_description":"Can busy physicians really train for a race? Between long clinic days, night shifts, weekends on call, and family responsibilities, many women physicians…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1022,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mindful-marathon-podcast-7011584/episodes/ep-81-running-between-clinic-call-and-family-run-training-for-doctors-who-have-no-time-with-dr-michelle-quirk-of-mindful-marathon/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mindful-marathon-podcast-7011584/ep-81-running-between-clinic-call-and-family-run-training-for-doctors-who-have-no-time-with-dr-michelle-quirk-of-mindful-marathon.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}