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 like when you almost went the distance
• 5 ways to train your mind like your body
• And why pain isn’t the enemy—comfort is

This isn’t about running. It’s about how we all face moments where the challenge hits harder than expected—and how the ones who make it through aren’t the strongest, but the most prepared.

If you’re chasing something big, if you're struggling with self-doubt, or if you've ever come up short and hated the way it felt—this episode is for you.

Don’t trade your potential for ease. Don’t live a life full of almosts. Get mentally bought in—and keep getting after it.

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