Tag: Running Negative Self Talk

How We Think About Ourselves Impacts Athletic Performance

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Athlete Mental Health, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Runner, Manage Mental Struggles, Mental Strategies for Athletes, Mindfulness, Mindset, Self-Limiting Beliefs, Sports Psychology, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, Uncategorized

Mindset matters. - Especially when the miles go on forever, its night, and your body starts struggling. What do you think about yourself out there? You are as resilient as you believe you are. You’ll keep moving as long as you think you can. You can handle as much discomfort, doubt, and fatigue as you … Continue reading How We Think About Ourselves Impacts Athletic Performance →

When Races Disappoint: Turning Frustration into Growth and Rediscovering the Joy of Running

Posted on by be.short.run.ultra in Coping with Stress, Endurance Athlete, Endurance Athlete Mindset, Endurance Race Strategy, Endurance Runner, Finish Stronger, Finish Stronger Mindset Coaching, Goals, Have Fun, Manage Mental Struggles, Mindset, Mindset Coaching, Mood Boosting, Motivation, New Runner, Running, Self-Limiting Beliefs, Ultramarathon, Ultramarathon Preparation, Ultrarunner Mindset, YouTube

https://youtu.be/TxXj0xCTGTI?si=fRGD9_UPCQ8tIUh1 I recently heard from a runner who was feeling the weight of disappointment after a couple of races didn’t go the way she hoped. She had signed up excited, carried expectations into the day, and then felt let down (by the distance), by how things unfolded, and by herself for not staying consistent with … Continue reading When Races Disappoint: Turning Frustration into Growth and Rediscovering the Joy of Running →