Training for Life: Running, Rest, and the Mindset to Say “Yes I Can”

What if the strongest version of you isn’t the one who always pushes harder—but the one who knows when to pause, pivot, or rest?In this episode of The Psyche Behind the Physique, Maddy sits down with Brandee, founder of Pinellas Run Club in St. Pete, Florida, to talk about mindset, running, and redefining what it really means to be “mentally tough.”Brandee didn’t grow up loving to run. In high school and college, running was tied to punishment and weight loss. Training for her first half marathon, she hated the process and walked away from the sport for years. It wasn’t until later in life—after moving to St. Pete, finding community through run club, and doing a lot of inner work—that running found her again in a completely different way.Together, Maddy and Brandee explore:How revisiting something later in life can feel empowering when you’re equipped differently mentallyWhy mindset is more than “just push harder”The power of 1% better, instead of chasing dramatic overnight changeHow to tell the difference between a discipline problem and true fatigueWhy rest can actually be the more mentally demanding “rep”Showing up when there’s no big, time-sensitive goal on the calendarThe importance of pause, quiet, and nervous system safety in deciding what’s nextBrandee’s race story—rolling her ankle mid-marathon, choosing to keep going, and discovering she was far stronger than she thoughtIf you’ve ever hated something the first time you did it (running, dieting, lifting, prep…) and wondered if it could ever feel different—or if you’re in a season where you’re tired, between goals, or unsure what’s next—this conversation will help you see mindset, rest, and identity through a completely new lens.🎯 Inside 1:1 coaching at MPowered Coaching Collective, we don’t just focus on your physique—we help you rebuild your body, your hormones, and your relationship with yourself from the inside out. Apply to work with us 1:1 below. Join HERE.📲 Connect with @madsmichiefitness on IG with your biggest takeaway or topic requests🔗 Find Brandee/follow her journey hereLocal to 🌴 St Petersburg? Check out PRC here