Hi, this is Debbie Boyle's coach at Mojo for Running with episode number 73.

The Compulsion to Walk, a listener question answered.

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interact with each other. Now, today's question. This one comes from Danielle H. She says,

Hi, Deb. I recently discovered your podcast and I love them. I am 33 and have been running

a little over two years. I started with the Couch to 5K program and moved on from there.

I have run multiple 5Ks and ran my first half marathon last year.

I often feel less of a runner though because for some reason it seems like I just can't run long distances without stopping to walk.

I know it's mental, because I have no problems with my legs or my breathing.

How do I break this plateau?

I have set a goal to run a race a month next year and really want to push myself to run straight through,

especially the 5Ks.

Any help would be appreciated. Great question, Danielle. For starters, I understand that you want to be able to run without stopping. So I'll advise you how to get there in just a moment, but I also

hope I can convince you that just because you

stop to walk, that does not mean you're not a real runner or that you're any less of a

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