How to Improve Your Mental Game - ESR 33

"Ultras are 90% mental and the other 10% is in your head." Most of us have heard some version of that statement - and for good reason - the mental game is a HUGE factor in reaching your ultra goals. That's why, this week, I'm talking about how you can improve your mental game. Notes: The mental game and self-sabotage Mental toughness vs. resilience How lifting weights helps anxiety Self talk - What to say to yourself when you run Planning - How to plan effectively Focusing on the good first and then FIXING the bad Connecting with your why The power of your brain The importance of positivity Resilience is a skill Misery is not the goal "Regulatory Anticipation" A good use of distractions Links: Radiolab - In the Running (Diane Van Deren) Mental Training for Ultrarunning The Big Leap Best Burger ----- Want to be able to ask your own questions for this podcast? Head to the Trail and Ultra Running Nutrition group on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/trailultranutrition Thank you for listening! ----- Want to chat about trail and ultra running? Go here: https://linktr.ee/will.c.frantz