In Part 1 of this two-part series, we’re talking about the moments during an ultra when your brain starts trying to convince you that you’re done.
Not necessarily physically done, but emotionally, mentally, and spiritually done.
If you’ve ever sat in a chair during a backyard ultra convinced there was “no way” you could do another loop, this episode is for you.
We dive into:
why your brain becomes so convincing during low moments
the difference between discomfort and true physical limitation
why runners often quit emotionally before they quit physically
how psychological flexibility helps runners stay in the race longer
practical strategies for handling doubt, fear, and overwhelm during ultras
This episode is a reminder that you do not need to feel confident to keep moving forward, and that a temporary low should not always get to make a permanent decision.
Because more often than you think… you’re not actually done yet.
👉 Don’t miss the next yard. Hit Follow on The One More Hour Podcast: An Insider’s Guide to Backyard Ultras, Timed Races, and the Ultrarunning Mindset.
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