S6E2: Mental Training in Endurance Sports to Manage Discomfort - Racing tactics with Darcie Murphy

Season #6

On today’s episode Michelle sits down with Darcie Murphy - an elite running and pro ultramarathon coach to discuss the mental components of endurance racing and how to prepare for the low points. In this episode we discuss racing vs finishing, athletes being coachable, the importance of having a spectrum of experiences and exposure to situations, fully committing to a race, mental tactics for facing discomfort, how to prepare for the highs and lows in endurance racing, honoring an athlete’s personality, and mental coaching when the physical isn't the limitation.

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