In this episode, I answer a great question from listener (and She Runs Ultras member) Kierstin:How do you train mental toughness and resiliency when the moments you need it don’t show up until 12+ hours into a race?  And how do you practice that in everyday life without recreating 20 hours of race fatigue?Here’s the truth: you’re practicing mental toughness 24/7, whether you realize it or not.  It doesn’t start with huge, heroic efforts. It starts with the small, uncomfortable, inconvenient stuff you’d rather avoid.Inside the episode, we cover:<ul><li>Why mental toughness is built the same way strength training is — light weight first, then load.</li><li>How “small annoyances” are actually prime training reps for mental resilience.</li><li>Why skipping straight to the big challenges leaves you vulnerable to the small ones that derail races.</li><li>Real examples of micro-challenges you can start using today: stretching after a run, running the hill you hate, waking up early, joining the back of the pack, choosing the rocky trail, etc.</li><li>How to make a simple “uncomfortable list” and use it as a training progression from small → big.</li><li>The real battle: the mental chatter that shows up before you even start the task.</li><li>Why your self-talk before, during, and after these moments matters just as much as the action itself.</li><li>A reminder that on race day, curveballs will happen — and these daily reps are what prepare you to meet them instead of fold.</li></ul>I also talk about Episode 90 — Believe Hard, and why believing in your future self (yes, even irrationally at times) is a huge part of developing resilience.If you want mental toughness to show up for you on race day, now is the time to start practicing — with the small stuff first.Enjoy this episode — and start training your mind just as intentionally as your miles.⭐️ <a href='https://meghangould.kartra.com/page/ultimatefreebie'>GET THE FREE ULTIMATE 50K TRAINING TOOLKIT</a> 🛍️ <a href='https://a444d9-4d.myshopify.com'>SHOP THE SHE RUNS ULTRAS STORE</a> ➡️ <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/runyourfirst50k/'>CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP</a> 📸 <a href='https://www.instagram.com/sherunsultras'>FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM</a> 📝 <a href='https://forms.gle/cwTEmx23EKoofkvt9'>IF I HELPED YOU RUN YOUR FIRST ULTRA, FILL OUT THIS FORM</a>

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