{"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 92: Who Am I Without the Next Goal? Why You Feel Lost After Marathon Training, with Dr. Michelle Quirk of Mindful Marathon","slug":"ep-92-who-am-i-without-the-next-goal-why-you-feel-lost-after-marathon-training-with-dr-michelle-quirk-of-mindful-marathon","published_at":"2026-06-15T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mindful-marathon-podcast-7011584/ep-92-who-am-i-without-the-next-goal-why-you-feel-lost-after-marathon-training-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-92-who-am-i-without-the-next-goal-why-you-feel-lost-after-marathon-training-with-dr-michelle-quirk-of-mindful-marathon/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7uf2pxf6niw6yqj2/Ep_92_Running_Off_Season8kjlj.mp3","summary":"Feeling Adrift After Marathon Training? You're Not Alone. Have you ever crossed the finish line of a marathon, half marathon, or other big goal race and then found yourself wondering, Now what? In this episode, Dr. Michelle Quirk explores the surprisingly common feeling of being \"adrift\" after a training cycle ends. Inspired by a message from one of her athletes after the London Marathon, this conversation dives into why the post-race transition can feel so uncomfortable, especially for high-achieving professionals who are accustomed to having a clear goal on the horizon. You'll learn why this feeling is completely normal, how the structure of training becomes intertwined with our identity, and why the off-season isn't a void to fill but an important season of recovery, reflection, and growth. Whether you've recently completed a race or you're approaching the end of a training cycle, this episode will help you navigate the space between goals with greater intention and self-compassion. In This Episode You'll Learn: Why finishing a training cycle can leave you feeling unexpectedly lost How training plans provide structure, identity, and a sense of progress The \"achievement trap\" many physicians and high achievers experience Why the off-season is a valuable part of the training process How to shift from following a map to following a compass Reflection questions to help you make the most of your next season Reflection Questions What did this past training cycle give me? What did I learn about myself during this training cycle? What do I need most in this next season? Resources Mentioned Episode 33: Between Races: Making the Most of Your Running Off-Season https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-bz4j8-188b8ec runDisney Customized Training Plans https://mindful-marathon.com/contact…","meta_description":"Feeling Adrift After Marathon Training? You're Not Alone. Have you ever crossed the finish line of a marathon, half marathon, or other big goal race and t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":846,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mindful-marathon-podcast-7011584/episodes/ep-92-who-am-i-without-the-next-goal-why-you-feel-lost-after-marathon-training-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-92-who-am-i-without-the-next-goal-why-you-feel-lost-after-marathon-training-with-dr-michelle-quirk-of-mindful-marathon.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}