megan weisenberger on LinkedIn: I ran by this wall on this frigid NYC morning, thinking about how the…
Connect to your why.
We are much more willing to tolerate discomfort when we know that doing so is tied to a meaningful purpose or long-term goal. As you warm up, bring to mind the big goal you are currently working on (maybe that sub-4 marathon) and why that goal is meaningful to you. Be specific. Doing this as you ease into the run will set the
runnersworld.com • 4 Expert-Backed Ways to Build Mental Toughness

1. You didn’t come this far to only come this far
Dean Karnazes ran 50 marathons in 50 states on 50 consecutive days. Imagine being on day 49 of such a feat. “I can’t run another marathon. I just can’t.” Yes. But then, he did.
I’m sure there was more than one mile Dean hated. On the 30th marathon. On the 10th. Even on the first. But each time,
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