#8: Andy Berry... The Winning Mindset: An In-depth Interview with the Lakeland 100 2023 Champion

Send us Fan MailDo you ever wonder what it takes to win an ultra-marathon? You're in for a treat as we chat with the remarkable Andy Berry, the recent winner of one of the UK's toughest races, the Lakeland 100. Pulling back the curtain on his preparation, Andy shares how he stepped away from racing to focus on rigorous training in the hills and fells for the Lakes 24-Hour record, guided by none other than Kim Collison, the previous record holder, before recovering and heading into his recent win!Stretching boundaries isn’t just about physical prowess, as Andy reveals the intertwining roles of recovery and mental preparation in his success. From valuable insights on listening to your body, to recognizing the importance of family support and redefining DNF (Did Not Finish) as a learning opportunity, prepare to be inspired by his journey. We also get a window into the intricacies of specific training sessions, checkpoint strategies, and the crucial two-week tapering period that played a pivotal role in his win.You can find out more about Andy Berry via his Instagram page and contact him for coaching there too!  @andy_berry Right, that's us done. If that was useful… share it. Stick it in your club WhatsApp, send it to that mate who's always getting injured three weeks before race day. You know the one ;)If you want to go deeper on any of this, Nick puts out videos every week on YouTube, and the entire team of coaches are sharing helpful tips on their instagram channels... links below. And if you're thinking you actually need a proper plan and someone in your corner… we've got Guided Coaching from 97 quid a month, right up to full one-to-one coaching with the coach of your choice. Either way, maximummileagecoaching.com is where you want to be.See you on the next one.To work with us - https://join.maximummileagecoaching.com/home-page-9835Nick's YT - youtube.com/channel/UCgdIPeN3bF7I7-tcspyFbVg/Faye's IG - https://www.instagram.com/fayejohnsoncoaching/Rachael's IG - https://www.instagram.com/rachforthelongrun/Hannah's IG - https://www.instagram.com/coach_hannah_witt/Matt's IG - https://www.instagram.com/ultracoachmatt/