EPISODE · Jun 20, 2026 · 13 MIN
5 Ways To Push Through Mental Resistance When Training Gets Hard
from The Embodied Athlete Podcast · host Kolby Pronenko
Ever find yourself quitting on a workout even though you know you had more left in the tank?In this episode, I'm sharing a real coaching conversation with one of my clients who recently got back into running after having her daughter, hip surgery and weight gain. After a training run, she found herself frustrated because she talked herself out of finishing the last quarter mile when the road started to incline.We dive into the mental side of training and the mindset shifts that can help you push through resistance, build resilience, and start thinking like an athlete again.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why you're probably not actually "stuck" or "blocked"• The difference between choosing comfort and choosing growth• How to build mental toughness one workout at a time• Simple strategies to help you push through difficult moments during training• How future pacing can help you become the athlete you're working to beIf this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot, share it on Instagram, and tag me @kolbyannon so I can connect with you! Want to get faster, leaner, stronger and race ready?The Embodied Athlete Experience is 1-1 high touch virtual body recomp and performance coaching program for the former athlete and woman in her 30's who wants to look, feel and perform like an athlete again after babies, injury and life.If that's you AND you have big fitness goals or want to get back into racing and competing, but are tired of trying to piece together your own plan and are ready to learn how to properly fuel and train for muscle growth, fat loss, speed, strength and performance - without the extremes - then you're in the right place. Apply to book a free strategy call with me: https://forms.gle/S7qoi86GhHfppN8Y9 Connect with me:Instagram: @kolbyannonPodcast: The Embodied Athlete Podcast
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Ever find yourself quitting on a workout even though you know you had more left in the tank? In this episode, I'm sharing a real coaching conversation with one of my clients who recently got back into running after having her daughter, hip surgery and weight gain. After a training run, she found herself frustrated because she talked herself out of finishing the last quarter mile when the road started to incline. We dive into the mental side of training and the mindset shifts that can help you...
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