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132 - Train Your Mind or Lose the Distance

This one’s personal.

I had to write “DNF” next to my name today—Did Not Finish—and it stung more than I expected. Not because my legs gave out. But because my mind did.

In this episode, I walk you through a run I didn’t finish and the hard truth behind it: I wasn’t mentally bought in. I showed up thinking I could coast off past accomplishments, that grit alone would carry me. But here's what I learned—without the mind, the body doesn’t stand a chance.

We dive into:

Why showing up physically isn’t enough

The importance of mental rehearsal, visualization, and internal cues

What regret feels…

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