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Holiday run crew
A 6-week running experience for thoughtful runners who want to stay consistent this season--without white-knuckling your mileage, punishing yourself for a missed workout, or letting your Inner Critic run the show
Sound familiar?
You want to stay active through the holidays, but you're caught in that familiar tug-of-war: the part of you that knows running would feel grounding, and the part that's terrified you'll slip into old patterns—either doing too much or falling off completely and not coming back.
You're craving movement that doesn't come with a side of mental negotiation. You want to run without the internal committee meeting beforehand about whether this counts as "too much" or "not enough" or "the right kind of self-care."
You're tired of the December pattern: start strong in November, miss a few runs when travel hits, feel too ashamed to come back, ghost yourself until January, and then wonder why you can't just be consistent like other people seem to be.
You’d love a simple, no-stress routine where you can just lace up, press play, and have a running buddy to guide you, without overthinking it. Structure that actually works WITH the complicated parts of you (the perfectionist, the people-pleaser, the one who's still scared of slipping back into rigidity), instead of pretending those parts don't exist.
You want to feel held and seen through the season, especially if you wobble. Because you know the pattern of falling through the cracks too well, and you're ready for something that actually catches you.
Dear Runner,
Most holiday running programs are designed around one really flawed idea: that you need to be disciplined enough to push through the chaos.
They're built for people who thrive on streaks.
Who love being told "no excuses!"
Who genuinely enjoy the idea of earning their cookie.
If that's you? Cool.
There are approximately 4,000 holiday challenges out there for you.
But if you're someone who's left diet culture behind...
If you're tired of fighting yourself into a sports bra at 6 AM while your brain screams about how you "should" want this more...
If you've ever skipped a run and then shame-spiraled so hard you stopped running for weeks (hi, same)...
Then you're in the right place.
The Holiday Run Crew isn't about earning anything.
It's about staying connected (to yourself, to movement, to the part of you that actually wants to run) through ~perhaps~ one the most emotionally complex season of the year.
It's cozy.
It's flexible.
It's designed for humans with complicated relationships to their bodies, their families, and their running shoes.
And it works.
(Works = you'll actually do it and you'll actually enjoy it.)
what can i expect?
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Easy, Every-Other-Day Running Workouts
Run 30 minutes every other day from November 23rd to January 1st. No complicated schedules, just a steady rhythm to keep you moving through the season. (…You can literally add these training times to your calendar right now.)
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Festive, Guided Audio Support
Each run is designed for ultimate ease: just bundle up, show up, press play, and go. I’ll guide you from a cozy warm-up (we’ll ease into each run) to cheerful cues and a gentle cooldown. All you have to do is show up. I’ll help you handle the rest.
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Weekly Reflections
Every week, you'll complete a short check-in where you track metrics that actually matter:
We don't track pace. We don't track distance. We track presence and the practice of coming back.
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Simple, No-Pressure Consistency
Join a supportive community of runners who get it: no expectations to perform, just the joy of showing up and staying steady all season long. Get kudos from HRC pals in our Strava club or use your printable Holiday Run Crew Habit Tracker to celebrate your snowballing success.
Here's what others are saying…
" Not to exaggerate, but really every single run impacted me and my life in ways I never would have expected. I'm in a unique spot in my life where I've had the time and mental space to really do this, and I've loved it."
JANE, HRC Alumn
“It was such a meaningful part of my holiday season. I want to continuing our little parasocial run crew!”
AMY, HRC Alumn
just bundle up, press play, and go.
start your holiday Running practice
$97
Why this works when other programs haven't
TRADITIONAL PROGRAMS
✹ Success = completing the plan
✹ "Stay consistent or you'll lose progress"
✹ Silence when you disappear
✹ Daily streaks = discipline test
✹ Track pace, mileage, splits
✹ Walking instead of running = failure
✹ Community celebrates PRs
✹ Rigid timeline or you're behind
THE HOLIDAY RUN CREW
✹ Success = 1 run (immediate prize!)
✹ “Completing weekly check-ins gets rewarded.”
✹ Personal outreach (I'm watching for the wobble and reaching out softly.)
✹ Every-other-day structure = built-in rest without guilt
✹ Track joy, ease, mental chatter
✹ Hot chocolate walk = "still engaging with the practice"
✹ Community celebrates "I walked instead and it was perfect" just as much as “I did an intense snow run and it was magical.”
✹ "The runs have an order, but the timeline is yours"
Hey,
I’m
karly
I’m the founder of The Public Run Club.
I created the Holiday Run Crew for people like us (runners who want to stay active, grounded, and festive) especially when the holiday season brings its own mix of excitement, and stress.
I know that familiar tug-of-war: the need to run to feel steady, balanced, and present…and the seemingly inability to show up consistently.
This Crew is here to make it simple and supportive, so you can show up without overthinking, keep a steady rhythm, and feel connected all season long.
(Fa la la la la.)
"OMG, This is worth $1,000! Having you in my ear means I'm actually doing it!
Its like having a friend and a therapist and personal trainer with me every step."
JENNY, HRC ALUMN
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holiday run crew
6 weeks. 20 Runs. Coaching & Community Support.
(Just bundle up, press play, and go)
This is for you if…
You want to run through the holidays, but the idea of a "streak" makes your nervous system shut down
You're tired of programs that ignore how you actually feel in your body
You're working on trusting yourself again after years of rigid all-or-nothing thinking
You need structure (that doesn't feel like a cage)
You want a community that gets it (the nuance, the therapy talk, the fact that some days a 5-minute walk is the run)
This is not for you if…
You're looking for a PR plan or race training
You want someone to yell "Let's gooooo!" at you every morning
You think rest days are for people with weak willpower
You're not interested in doing the internal work alongside the physical work
Here's everything inside the Holiday Run Crew…
20x Audio-Guided Runs via private podcast feed (yours forever)
This isn't a celebrity trainer yelling at you to push harder.
This is me (hiii) in your ear, helping you notice what's happening in your body, befriend the parts of you that showed up today, and stay connected to why you're out here in the first place, which makes showing up feel so smooth.
I use IFS-informed prompts, somatic check-ins, and seasonal reflections as I lead you into curated podcasts, playlists, or workouts that I walk you through.
Soft Signaling Steps so you feel seen and supported
If you go quiet for a stretch, I'll notice. And I'll send you a personal check-in, sometimes a voice note, sometimes an email.
Not to push you or guilt you. Just to say: "Hey. I see you. You're still part of this crew. Need a pep talk? A funny meme? I've got you."
Prize bundle when you complete 5 of 6 weekly reflections
Complete 5 of your 6 weekly reflection forms by the end of the season, and you'll unlock a special prize bundle.
(We manage what we measure. And here, we're measuring the practice of showing up through reflection, not just running, so I love you getting rewarded for that.)
The Imperfectly Prolific Method Roadmap
Everything inside Holiday Run Crew is built on The Imperfectly Prolific Method. You'll get a full lesson breaking down the 4 steps, then I'll guide you through actually using it--week by week, run by run--until it's just how you run.
Milestone prizes at
runs 1, 5, 10, 15, and 20
You get your first prize after your FIRST run. Not your tenth. Not after you've "proven yourself."
After one.
Because showing up once already counts. And that breaks the all-or-nothing pattern right away.
5 bonus mini-challenges for the days running isn't the option
Because some days, the most consistent thing you can do is not run. And we celebrate that too.
Weekly check-ins that track what actually matters
Every week, you'll complete a short reflection form (takes 3 minutes) where you track:
We don't track pace. We don't track distance. We track presence and return.
A private Strava community where adjustments are celebrated
This is a place where you can post:
- Your bundled-up selfie on a cold morning
- Your Christmas light photos from your evening run
- Your honest caption: "I chose a walk today and it was the right call"
You'll find people who get it. Who celebrate the messy middle. Who won't make you feel weird for caring this much about running.
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Holiday Run Crew
30min every other day for 6 weeks
Just bundle up, show up, press play, and go.
This is how we'll do it: The Imperfectly Prolific Method
Most running plans teach you to never miss.
This little festive program teaches you to always return.
Step 1: Design your enjoyable logistics
How do you want to FEEL this holiday season?
Your running practice should support that feeling--not work against it.
You'll learn to design the when, where, and who of your runs based on how you actually want to feel (grounded? energized? calm?) rather than following someone else's ideal schedule.
This is about bounty: bountiful patience, bountiful pleasure, bountiful self-kindness. (Not perfect pace. Not perfect mileage. Not perfect adherence.)
Step 2: Sequence your habit
Don't rely on motivation. Build a trigger
You'll learn the 3 R's of habit formation: Reminder (the trigger), Routine (the run), and Reward (how you mark completion).
Most people skip the reward piece. But we naturally repeat what feels good. Your reward might be checking off a tracker, saying "good job" to yourself, or just pausing to notice: I did that. I kept showing up.
Step 3: Befriend your parts
Your internal voices aren't enemies. They're info.
Before every run, there's a committee meeting in your head. The Pusher says "You should have started already." The Critic says "This won't work anyway." The Protector says "What if you get hurt again?"
Most programs tell you to ignore those voices. We help you listen to them and ask: "What are you afraid will happen if I don't do this perfectly?"
The reframe: You don't need to work harder. You need to feel safer.
Running becomes the practice ground for relating to your parts—and yourself—differently.
Step 4: Fun-Size Your Movement
Create your "one tooth" for the hard days
There's a study about flossing: Group 1 was told to floss their whole mouth daily. Everyone quit. Group 2 was told to floss just one tooth. 100% adherence.
Your "one tooth" is the smallest, kindest thing you can do when you're not up for your planned run. A 5-minute walk. Running to the end of the street. Five deep breaths in your running shoes.
You're practicing showing up—not perfect execution. And that's the skill that builds sustainable consistency.
Inside the program, there's a full lesson walking you through this method step-by-step. But here's the thing: after a few runs, it becomes second nature. You'll start recognizing your patterns, adjusting in real time, and trusting yourself to know what you need.
That's what we're really building here. Not discipline. Not willpower.
Self-trust. And the ability to return.
This method is woven into every week. You don't have to remember it or "apply" it. You just show up, press play, and practice.
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Holiday Run Crew
30min every other day for 6 weeks
Just bundle up, show up, press play, and go.
Still have questions?
✹ What if I start strong and then disappear like I always do?
I know that pattern. You're excited at the beginning. You're showing up. And then... week 3 hits, life gets chaotic, you miss a couple runs, and suddenly it feels easier to just ghost the whole thing.
Here's what's different:
I'm watching for that wobble.
If you miss a couple runs, if you stop checking in, if your joy scores tank—I reach out. Personally.
Not to guilt you. Not to tell you you're "falling behind."
Just to say: I see you. You're still part of this crew. What do you need?
Sometimes it's a gentle nudge. Sometimes it's permission to adjust. Sometimes it's just knowing someone noticed.
You won't slip through the cracks here. That's built into the design.
✹ I haven't run in a while. Can I still join?
Welcome back.
You don't need me to tell you: coming back to running is a specific kind of challenge.
Most of the mental chatter that accompanies this journey is comparison. Comparison to a past version of you who ran more. Or faster. Or longer.
Here's what helps:
The program meets you where you are. The audio modalities rotate so you can choose what feels doable on any given day. The community celebrates showing up however you can.
And the weekly check-ins? They're designed to help you notice the loud or abrasive part of you that's comparing—without letting it run the show.
Because that part isn't the problem. It's just scared you'll fail again.
We work with it, not against it.
✹ I'm a beginner / I'm advanced / Is this for me?
Yes.
Each run has options to adjust the intensity. You can make it easier or harder based on what your body needs that day.
Beginners: You'll have clear guidance for every run. Walk-run intervals are celebrated just as much as full runs.
Advanced runners: You'll have structured workouts (intervals, tempo runs, fartleks) plus the psychological depth to make your practice more than just physical training.
Everyone in between: You'll find your people.
✹ What if I can't run 20 times (and feel like I failed)?
Then you don't run 20 times.
(But you definitely didn't fail.)
Look: one run gets you a prize. Five runs gets you a prize. Ten runs gets you a prize.
We're not waiting until run 20 to decide if you "made it."
The invitation (the game!) of it all is: how many of the 20 runs can I do this year?
And! If you complete 5 out of 6 weekly reflections (even if you only ran 3 times total) you still get the integration bundle at the end.
Because the practice of turning toward yourself with curiosity is the whole point/is the whole practice.
The running is just the arena we're practicing in.
✹ What if the every-other-day structure feels too rigid for my chaotic holiday schedule?
You have options.
Option 1: Follow the every-other-day calendar exactly.
Option 2: Use the numbered list (Run 1, Run 2, Run 3...) and go at your own pace. Maybe that's 3 runs one week and 1 run the next. Both work.
Option 3: Grab the blank calendar and design your own rhythm based on your actual life.
The runs have an order (because the audio builds on itself), but the timeline is yours.
Plus: For weeks when running feels like too much, you have 5 bonus mini-challenges (winter yoga, hot chocolate walk, holiday light hunt, post-run soup recipe, storm runner badge).
Choosing the walk instead of the run isn't failure. It's honoring yourself.
✹ Will this trigger my old patterns of obsessive tracking and metric-chasing?
We're intentionally not tracking those things.
There's no space in the weekly check-ins for your pace. No question about mileage. No "calories burned" or "streak maintained."
We track:
That's it.
We're measuring what actually matters: your experience, not your performance.
If the idea of tracking anything feels activating, you can skip the check-ins entirely and just show up for the runs. You'll still be part of the crew.
But most people find that tracking joy is... kind of revolutionary.
Because it's the first time they've been asked to pay attention to whether something feels good, not just whether they did it "right."
✹ How much time will this take each week?
A total of 2 hours per week
That includes:
✹ What if I need ALL the community and people to help me show up?
No problem.
Needing accountability is actually a distinct personality type (check out Gretchen Rubin's 4 Tendencies Quiz if you're curious).
Here's what's available:
The community is active. People show up for each other. You won't be shouting into the void.
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Just bundle up, press play, and go.
…So what happens next?
Sign Up and Get Instant Access
Once you sign up, you’ll get a welcome email with everything you need to get situated before we start on November 23rd, including details on your private podcast and Strava club.
Download Your Habit Tracker, Calendar & List
Your first step! Download the festive habit tracker to mark your progress and set it up somewhere you’ll see it daily. Use the calendar and/or list to look at the weeks ahead.
Set Up Your Running Schedule
Block off 30 minutes every other day on your calendar from November 23rd to January 1st. This simple step helps you stay consistent and carve out time just for you.
Join the Strava Club
Connect with your Crew! Join our Strava club to find support, share updates, and cheer each other on throughout the season. Introduce yourself now, then come back on November 23rd for our first post of the season.
Kick-Off Your Holiday Running Streak
You'll get your Kick-Off email from me on Saturday, November 22nd to make sure you feel situated, and your very first guided run for Sunday, November 23rd.
Get Your Weekly “Week Ahead” Email
Every Sunday, check your inbox for your friendly reminder to submit your weekly reflection and to "Plan Your Week Ahead," which includes a clear rundown of the upcoming runs and tips to help you stay on track.
Press Play and Go!
Each workout is ready in your private podcast feed, so all you have to do is bundle up, press play, and enjoy your guided, festive run!