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I say this in almost every episode of this podcast. And if you’ve been listening for a while, you may have an idea of what I mean by an ultramarathon mindset.
But I have a lot of new listeners (welcome)! I want to talk about what I mean by an ultramarathon mindset and how it applies to running and life.
So what is an ultramarathon mindset?
Mindset – the story you tell yourself about yourself.
Ultramarathon – anything over 26.2 miles. Usually starts at 50K. Then 50 miles, 100K, 100 miles, and more.
Ultramarathon mindset is the story you tell yourself about the epic stuff you dream about doing.
Most of us dream about being a hero. Doing something big and epic. “Changing the world.”
Time wears us down. That dream fades. But usually it remains lurking in a corner of your soul.
Wherever you are in life, it’s not too late to be epic!
Maybe your original dream is past – you won’t be able to be a rodeo clown.
But having an epic life is when you show up as the best version of yourself.
You are happening to life. Life is not happening to you.
So what is the mindset you need for success in running and in life?
- Distance over speed.
The difference between a marathon and a 50K is huge for most people.
The extra 5 miles doesn’t seem like much, but it takes a whole different strategy.
Marathon runners focus on managing their time.
- Endurance is your focus.
You have to manage your energy in an ultramarathon.
You manage your energy by managing your thoughts and emotions.
It takes a strong connection between your mind and body to do this.
- Fueling and Hydration are critical.
You need to eat the right foods in the right amounts at the right time.
You need to drink enough water and electrolytes in the right amounts and at the right times.
These are three parts of having an ultramarathon mindset. There are more. But I try to keep these episodes to about 10 minutes.
How does this mindset apply to life?
Distance over speed – keep the goal in mind.
Life is hectic. “On the run.”
Get caught up in the frantic pace of life, and forget your vision, mission, purpose.
Focus on endurance and don’t let the urgent distract you from the important.
Fuel and hydration
You need to keep your body nourished and healthy.
You need to keep your mind nourished and healthy.
Fill your body w/ donuts and fast food- health will suffer.
Fill your mind w/ fear and chaos- health will suffer.
Physical and mental health are bound together. What happens to one affects both.
What is the result of having an ultramarathon mindset?
It’s you making time to train your mind and body for epic goals.
Run 50/100/200. Write a book. Travel. Start a business.
Living an epic life is showing up as the best version of yourself.
It’s you happening to life. Not life happening to you.
No one benefits from you playing small. And you have more inside you than you can imagine.
Your family, friends, and all the rest of us will be better because you dare to go be epic.
I’d love to help you get started. I offer a free 25 minute mindset reset call. Go to ultramindsetpodcast.run and schedule a time.
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