4 Expert-Backed Ways to Build Mental Toughness
Running is a form of practiced stoicism. It means teaching your brain and body to be biomechanically comfortable in a state of disrepair.
Matthew Inman • the Terrible and Wonderful Reasons Why I Run Long Distances (The Oatmeal Book 5) the Terrible and Wonderful Reasons Why I Run Long Distances
It took tremendous effort to control those thoughts. My brain easily slipped back into negativity, and I found I had to stay on top of my thinking in the same way I had to remain conscious and diligent about my pace in a workout.
Deena Kastor, Michelle Hamilton • Let Your Mind Run
When we asked runners for tips they use to get through a tough long run via Instagram, one of the most popular was the concept of the “gratitude mile.” Runners explained that taking a mile to think about what they are thankful for helps them shift their mindset and get them past a midrun slump.