Old shoes. Comfy clothes. You’re good to go.
Published: Sat, 08/09/25
The best gear you can wear? Belief that you belong out there. Hi, Let’s get this out of the way early: you do not need to spend hundreds of dollars on…
Runners Gateway
A warm, inclusive weekly email from Runners Gateway to support slow, new, overweight, and returning runners. Get mindset tips, gentle motivation, and honest encouragement to help you build confidence, one step at a time—no matter your pace or starting point.
Why Running Is More Mental Than You Think
Published: Wed, 07/30/25
It’s not about being tougher. It’s about being kinder. Hi, You’ve probably heard people say that running is just as much mental as it is physical. But…
What to do when motivation disappears
Published: Wed, 07/23/25
Because let’s be honest… it always does eventually. Hi, Something that's come up quite a lot for me lately is the topic of motivation, discipline, and…
When Running Replaces Bad Habits (and Then Life Happens)
Published: Wed, 07/16/25
What do you do when life knocks you off track? Here’s why it’s not all or nothing. Hi, Let’s be honest. Sometimes running feels like the magic answer.
Stuck? Here’s why a reboot can help
Published: Wed, 07/09/25
Lost your momentum? Here’s why starting again doesn’t mean starting over. Hi, This week in the Runners Gateway clubhouse, we’re doing something simple…
This is for you if your running shoes are gathering dust!
Published: Wed, 07/02/25
Still a runner. Still part of it all. A gentle reminder for the days when running feels far away. Hi, Can I share something with you? I haven’t been…
When Your Body Says “Not So Fast”
Published: Tue, 06/24/25
This week reminded me why slow and steady really is the smart way. Hi, So, I did something a bit daft last week. After a few weeks of not really doing…
Lost your running mojo? Let’s get it back — gently!
Published: Tue, 06/17/25
You’re not broken. You’re just human. Here’s how to find your spark again. Hi, Ever feel like your running mojo has packed up and left without leaving…
When I First Started Running, I Felt Like a Fraud
Published: Mon, 06/09/25
If you've ever thought "I'm not a real runner" - this one's for you. Hi, When I first started running, I felt like a fraud. I was slow. Overweight.
Speed is not a requirement!
Published: Tue, 05/27/25
Let’s clear something up once and for all. You’re a runner - even if you’re slow. Hi, Let’s get something straight... You don’t have to be fast to be…