How to Keep Running When You Want to Quit - Dean Walker

If you've ever been out on a run and thought, "I can't do this," "I'm too old," or "I want to quit," the biggest obstacle may not be your body; it may be the voice in your head. #mentalfitness #mentalstrength #running

In this episode of Running Strong Mind-Body Connection, Karen Bonnett-Natraj explores what really happens when you want to stop running, lose confidence, or start believing that your age or circumstances are limiting what you can do.

Karen is joined by Dean Walters, whose own journey from serious health challenges and severe osteoporosis to rebuilding his strength offers a powerful perspective on aging, movement and mental resilience.

Together, they talk about:

• The mental chatter that tells you "I can't"

• Why we can inherit limiting beliefs from parents and grandparents

• How fear can make us believe we're going to break ourselves

• The difference between physical limitations and the stories we tell ourselves

• Why strength, movement and nutrition matter as we age

• How changing your beliefs can change what you believe is possible

• The importance of community and continuing to challenge yourself

• How running can test—and strengthen—your mental fitness