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291. Dr. Justin Ross on Mental Toughness, Psychological Skill-Building, and Confidence
Dr. Justin Ross is a clinical psychologist and the Director of Workplace Wellbeing at the University of Colorado Health Hospital. He is also a competitive athlete, having qualified for the Boston Marathon 6 times. Dr. Ross has also competed in two Ironman 70.3 distance races, and recently completed the Leadville 100-mile mountain bike race.
Our discussion today focuses on the essential components of mental toughness, and is full of practical advice that you can use in your own training:
The varying definitions of mental toughness
What doesn't work: classic mistakes athletes make when trying…
The skinny
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