Anyone who has ever gotten uncomfortable during a run can testify to the fact that running is a mental sport. Yes, physical strength and endurance are important factors but if your mental game is off, a single minute can feel like forever.
Back in August of 2016, I was struggling to push through my doubts, self-imposed limits, and discomfort. I was a few months into my crazy marathon training and while I knew that trying to BQ wasn't going to be easy, I didn't understand just how difficult and painful it was going to be.
So I called my uncle Dr. Robert Corb, AKA Dr. Bob, a licensed Psychologist who specializes in Sports. Not only is Dr. Bob an accomplished Sports Psychologist, he's the former director of UCLA's Sports Psychology program.
In this episode of my vlog from 2016, Dr. Bob explains to me that the issue isn't that I'm uncomfortable or pushing through the pain. Pain and discomfort are to be expected, the issue is that I'm suffering which isn't going to help me crush my goal.
He went on to talk about the concept of Acceptance Theory and how accepting and knowing that even though it isn't going to be comfortable, that it's up to me to figure out how to enjoy my training runs even when it hurts.
If you've ever wondered what it's like to work with a sports psychologist, this is a really great starting place. ENJOY!
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Ep 71: Overwhelmed and Full of Fear
Ep 70: Expectations, Staying present, and Waiting
Ep 69: Take The Shame Out Of Quitting
Ep 68: Why Do We Hate Working Out?
Ep 67: To The Men Who Call Me Fat
Ep 66: Overcoming Burnout
Ep 65: Race Day Horror Stories With Coach John Honerkamp
Ep 64: Grit and Living Your Life Purposefully
Ep 63: Everything You Need To Know About Your First Marathon With John Honerkamp
Ep 62: Size Aint Nothing But A Number
EP 61: Embracing Where You're At 101 With Sports Psychologist Dr. Bob
Ep 60: Finding The Courage To Own Your Story
Ep 59: We Have To Show Up
Ep 58: The Struggle To Get and Stay Motivated Is Real
Ep 57: The Power Of Storytelling
Ep 56: Strength! How We Get It And Why We Fear It With Emily Saul
Ep 55: Mistakes, Online Bullying, and Forgiveness
Ep 54: Insecure As Hell But I'm On The Cover Of A Magazine
Ep 53: What Are You Worth?
Ep 52: Global #SportsBraSquad Day
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