Category: Runner Self-Talk

Back on the Back of the Pack Ultra Guy Podcast: Rabid Raccoon 100, Strategy, and the 24/7 Athlete

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Back of the Pack Ultra Guy Podcast I was back on Christian’s podcast this week (my second time). The first time we talked about ultrarunning and trauma; you can read that write-up here. This round was more race-specific: how I approached Rabid Raccoon 100, the small experiments that stuck (and the ones that didn’t), and … Continue reading Back on the Back of the Pack Ultra Guy Podcast: Rabid Raccoon 100, Strategy, and the 24/7 Athlete →

Why Pushing Through a Tough Run Might Be a Good Thing

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Marathon Training, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Runner Self-Talk, Sports Psychology, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized

Stopping a training run because your mind wasn’t in the mood happens. You lace up, step out the door, and two miles in the thought hits: "I’m just not feeling it." That can happen for a lot of reasons. Life stress. Poor sleep. A heavy week. Weather. Comparison. Or your brain simply deciding that staying … Continue reading Why Pushing Through a Tough Run Might Be a Good Thing →