Why Rest Feels So Hard

05/14/25 • 27 min

After the marathon, I gave myself more space to recover than ever before - and I still found myself overriding what my body was asking for.

This episode is part two of my 3-part post-race series, and it’s all about the after: the energy drop, the resistance to slowing down, and the uncomfortable truth that even intentional rest sometimes misses the mark.

I’m sharing why rest is hard for so many of us, how I’ve been practicing receiving in a deeper way, and why learning to pause before you crash is one of the most important parts of healing.

Listen to Part 1 of the series here.

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After the marathon, I gave myself more space to recover than ever before - and I still found myself overriding what my body was asking for.

I’m sharing why rest is hard for so many of us, how I’ve been practicing receiving in a deeper way, and why learning to pause before you crash is one of the most important parts of healing.

Listen to Part 1 of the series here.

Need Customized Support?

→ Book a Food Freedom Session to talk about 1:1 coaching

→ Or get immediate support with a Swift Support Session

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit janepilger.substack.com/subscribe

Previous Episode

No Regrets: Inside My Boston Qualifying Race

I recently ran the Eugene Marathon - and I qualified for Boston. But what made this race so meaningful wasn’t just the finish time. It was how I showed up when things got hard.

In this episode, I’m sharing the full story of race day: the physical pain, the mental challenges, the moments I wanted to quit, and the mindset that carried me through. It’s the first in a 3-part series about the race, the recovery, and what it really means to never give up.

If you’ve ever struggled with regret or wished you could handle the hard moments differently, this episode is for you. It’s a story about resilience, support, and learning how to meet yourself in the moments that matter most.

Previous Episodes Referenced

What Marathon Training Taught Me About Healing

Experiences Are More Important Than Results

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