Table of Contents
Foreword Clare Gallagher vi
Preface viii
Acknowledgments x
1 Why Psychological Breakdowns Happen in Ultrarunning 1
Understand the importance of finding your mental weaknesses, and develop the skills to make them a strength.
2 Find Your Why for Running 13
Identify your values and build a deeper, more sustainable connection to running.
3 Manage Your Stress Response 41
Learn to control your nerves and respond appropriately to outside stimuli to feel confident, calm, and collected.
4 Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable 65
Embrace the discomfort of running long distances and overcome the mental and emotional toil of such difficult challenges.
5 Run the Mile You're In 83
Focus on what you can influence, stay in the present, and avoid getting distracted by possible outcomes.
6 Stick to the Grind 109
Prioritize your behaviors to find motivation and consistency over the long haul.
7 Be Adaptable 135
Learn how to problem solve and cope with adversity.
8 Run With Courage 153
Approach challenges with an open mind and be able to relinquish control.
9 Get Out of Your Own Way 167
Manage doubts and control negative self-talk to find confidence and belief in what you can accomplish.
10 Emotionally Bounce Back From Physical
Setbacks 189
Respond to setbacks and roadblocks such as injuries and DNFs with a positive, action-oriented approach.
Glossary 215
Bibliography 219
Index 223
About the Author 229