"The most painful thing I've ever done" with Blake McGee | S4E3

"You don't know who you are as a person until you've tested yourself." Blake McGee is a country boy from Oklahoma who loves the mountains and loves a challenge. In this episode, he tells the story of his first 100 mile race and what he learned about himself and about life. He also talks about the mental aspects of training and explains that the mental aspects of training is just as important, if not more important, than the physical aspects.~Leave us a review!~~Click here to leave a review on appleClick here to rate us on SpotifyEpisode Takeaways:-Talk yourself into a positive place -Don't give your pain a voice-Talk yourself into a positive place-Be present-Find balanceBlakes advice:-Sign up for the race-Make a plan-Don't ignore the mental aspect of getting ready for a race _____________________________________________________________________________________________Contact Blake on Instagram: @blake_653_____________________________________________________________________________________________Links:Private coaching/personalized workout plans for beginner runners (5k-ultra): @pinetreerunningUtah real-estate agent who helps runners find a home near running trails: Jacob Bateman | Exit Realty Affinity | Bountiful, UT Real Estate | 385-314-1016 (ihouseelite.com)Self-Defense Course for runners: Run Without Fear | Melody Bateman's School (teachable.com)Our Instagram page: Melody and Jacob Bateman (@trailto100) • Instagram photos and videosJoin our beginner trail running community on Facebook: Trail to 100 | Facebook______________________________________________________________________________________________Related Links:David Goggins 4x4x48 challengeCoach link: Kylie Aldaz @desert_to_peak_coaching