Developing Mental Resilience: Insights from Russ Cook’s Africa Run!

In this episode of the PerformWell Podcast, we discuss the incredible achievement of Russ Cook for being the first person to run the length of africa! Not only that but we dive deep into how to build mental resilience through daily activities, the importance of pushing oneself to achieve greatness & the balance between performance & recovery that is so important when pushing your body to great limits. If you enjoyed this please review & subscribe for more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/viifYlWaRec FOLLOW US: Russ Cook: https://www.instagram.com/hardestgeezer/ Nick Finch: https://www.instagram.com/getfitbynick/ Dan King: https://www.instagram.com/coach.dan.king/ TAKEAWAYS: - Running the length of Africa requires immense mental resilience and belief in oneself. - Pushing oneself out of their comfort zone is essential for building mental resilience. - Seeking discomfort through activities like cold showers, planks, and meditation can help develop mental resilience. - Finding a balance between discomfort and recovery is crucial for long-term success. - Scheduling time off is important for overall well-being and preventing burnout. Chapters: 00:00 The Incredible Achievement of Running the Length of Africa 04:30 Building Mental Resilience Through Discomfort 09:36 Strategies for Seeking Discomfort and Developing Resilience 14:37 The Importance of Balance and Recovery