EP 563: Mental Training for Ultra Running

We've all heard the saying, "Ultra running is 90% mental and the rest is in your head". Addie Bracy a sports and performance phychologist rejoins The Nation to dive deep into this oft-times neglected part of our training. We discuss mental toughness and how it correlates to performance, mental distractions, and how to get into the "zone". Check out her book, book, Mental Training for Ultrarunning: Your Psychological Skills for Ultra Success Visit her mental performance page at Strive Mental Performance

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