S04 E07 - Training Mental Strength - Expert Running Tips

Mental strength. Every runner talks about it. Very few actually know how to train it. In Episode 2 of Experts Help the Idiots, we tackle one of the biggest questions in running: can mental strength actually be trained — or do you either have it or you don’t? Joined by experienced coaches and endurance athletes, the idiots explore what happens in your head when running gets tough — and how to stop your brain quitting before your body does. This episode covers: What mental strength really means when running Why mindset often fails before fitness How mental fatigue shows up in training and races Practical ways to train your mind alongside your body Tools and habits runners can actually use 🧠 The Experts Nick Weston Gerry O’Boyle Jo Manta Sammy Lapauri Ashley Schneider Isaac Barnes Derek Stefureac Whether you’re training for a 5K, marathon or ultra, this episode breaks down how mental strength really works — and yes, according to the experts, it can be trained. Which is useful… because our idiots don’t have much. 🎧 Listen anywhere you get your podcasts 🌍 www.IdiotsGoRunning.com 📱 @IdiotsGoRunning 🎙️ Idiots Go Running Colin, Andrew & Matt