EPISODE · Feb 13, 2026 · 53 MIN
Ep. 186 - Christi Dee - This Blonde Runs
from Mental Toughness Podcast With Dr. Rob Bell · host Dr. Rob Bell
Christi Dee is an author and endurance athlete behind This Blonde Runs. She has completed over 42 marathons and 17 ultramarathons. She shares powerful insights on resilience and mental toughness drawn from years of pushing physical and mental limits. Christi explores how discipline, perseverance, and mindset fuel growth in sport and in life. 1:12 Christi’s background: 42+ marathons, 17 ultras, and children’s books 3:58 Early running lessons: patience, consistency, and identity 6:44 Coaching philosophy: sustainability over shortcuts 10:22 Mental toughness when training gets monotonous 15:08 Prairie on Fire expectations vs reality 21:18 Early physical breakdown and real-time problem solving 27:32 Making the call to stop: strength, not weakness 33:48 Separating self-worth from race outcomes 38:56 Redefining success after disappointment 44:02 Carrying lessons forward: resilience, perspective, and return mindset Don't forget you can also follow Dr. Rob Bell on Twitter or Instagram! Follow At: X @drrobbell Instagram @drrobbell Download Your Daily Focus Map! https://drrobbell.com/ If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell
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Christi Dee is an author and endurance athlete behind This Blonde Runs. She has completed over 42 marathons and 17 ultramarathons. She shares powerful insights on resilience and mental toughness drawn from years of pushing physical and mental limits. Christi explores how discipline, perseverance, and mindset fuel growth in sport and in life. 1:12 Christi’s background: 42+ marathons, 17 ultras, and children’s books 3:58 Early running lessons: patience, consistency, and identity 6:44 Coaching philosophy: sustainability over shortcuts 10:22 Mental toughness when training gets monotonous 15:08 Prairie on Fire expectations vs reality 21:18 Early physical breakdown and real-time problem solving 27:32 Making the call to stop: strength, not weakness 33:48 Separating self-worth from race outcomes 38:56 Redefining success after disappointment 44:02 Carrying lessons forward: resilience, perspective, and return mindset Don't forget you can also follow Dr. Rob Bell on Twitter or Instagram! Follow At: X @drrobbell Instagram @drrobbell Download Your Daily Focus Map! https://drrobbell.com/ If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell
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