311. Do THIS After Every Race (Most Runners Skip It!) - Post Race Reflection

🎁 FREE Post Race Reflection Worksheet → Download Here

Your finish time tells you how fast you ran. Your reflection tells you how you can GROW!

After finishing my 9th marathon at Wineglass, just 2 minutes shy of my PR, I discovered something powerful. Even though I missed my traditional marathon PR, I actually ran an AGE-GRADED PR at 46!

And it reminded me why EVERY runner should take the time to reflect after a race.

In this episode of the Healthy Runner Podcast, I'm walking you through 5 post race reflection questions to help you celebrate your wins, learn from your challenges, and become a stronger, healthier, and more confident runner.

You'll learn:

✅ Why reflecting after a race is just as important as preparing for one

✅ How to identify what went well during your training and on race day

✅ What my biggest Wineglass Marathon mistake taught me about race strategy

✅ Why life stress, sleep, and recovery matter when evaluating your performance

✅ How I used mental toughness strategies to push through miles 19–26

✅ Why missing a traditional PR doesn't mean you didn't improve

✅ How to turn lessons from your last race into a better training plan for your next one

Whether you just completed your first 5K, half marathon, or marathon, these five questions will help you look beyond your finish time and recognize how much you've grown as a runner.

You cannot fail if you LEARN! 💪🏼

🎁 FREE Post Race Reflection Worksheet

Don't just listen to these questions. Take 10 minutes to answer them yourself!

Download my FREE Post Race Reflection Worksheet, taken directly from Stage 5 of our Healthy Runner Academy Success Path.

👉🏼 https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/reflection

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🎧 Listen Next

Episode 253: How to Strengthen Your Body for Better Running

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Listen or watch here!

Remember, Healthy Runners…

You cannot fail if you LEARN!

Keep running strong!

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I'm Dr. Duane Scotti, former physical therapy professor turned full-time running coach, running physical therapist, and 9x marathoner 🏅

I help everyday runners stop nagging injuries, get stronger, and finally feel confident in their training by blending rehab-level expertise with performance training.

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