Today, I hit a wall. Not the usual “this is hard but I’ll push through” kind, but a full, unexpected breakdown in the middle of a mountain trail.
I’ve done marathons, brutal training sessions, and long endurance days, but this felt different. It wasn’t the altitude or the terrain that got me. It was this strange, overwhelming wave of exhaustion that left me sitting on a rock, crying for the first time mid-hike. It caught me completely off guard.
In this episode, I share what it felt like to disconnect from my body, how music didn’t save me this time, and what I learned from being the person at the back of the group, holding on to trekking poles for dear life.
It’s about more than a tough day. It’s about listening when your body says enough, learning to pause without guilt, and realising that even in breakdowns, there’s a quiet kind of strength.
Takeaways:
• Your body whispers before it screams. Pay attention.
• Food is fuel, even when you have no appetite.
• Don’t look too far ahead. One small step is enough.
• Slowing down isn’t failure. It’s survival.
• Sometimes a good cry is part of the climb.
Thanks for walking this path with me — tears, sweat, and all.
Sign up for free for my best articles every week: Work Fame.
Show notes for every episode at https://podcast.leannehughes.com
P.S. Ready to take things up a level? Here are some ways I can help:
Let's connect on all the channels:
Visit my website: leannehughes.com
Email me: hello@leannehughes.com
Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.