psychology

Ultrarunning, why? The Diversity of Motivations and Experiences in Ultrarunners

There are two things to think about when deciding whether or not to run an ultra: physical preparedness and psychological motivation.

While approaching a challenge with curiosity helps to create a healthy relationship the vulnerability, the performance-enhancing qualities of this mental skill go even further.

Going into a race with rigid assumptions about how you think it’s going to go creates the perfect environment for unhelpful thought patterns.

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