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 129: Regardless Of What I Do, I'm Never Going To Succeed
Ep 128: So You're Scared To Join the #SportsBraSquad
Ep 127: The Power of Global #SportsBraSquad Day
Ep 126: Name 3 Things You Love About Yourself
Ep 125: It's Just Running
Ep 124: The Guilty Joy In Loss
Ep 123: BQ or Bust PLOT TWIST
Ep 122: The Magic Is In The Doing
Ep 121: Do You Believe You Will Succeed?
Ep 120: Convincing Myself I Don't Care
Ep 119: BQ or Bust Check In With Coach Honerkamp
Ep 118: Confidence, Insurance Policies, and Self Efficacy
Ep 117: I FINALLY Gave Myself Permission To Succeed
Ep 116: Running Never Gets Easier
Ep 114: Dr. Bob and Thinking Like An Athlete
Ep 113: Comparing Losses and Pain
Ep 112: How You Talk To Yourself Is How You See Yourself
Ep 111: Screw Likable, Be You
Ep 110: Be Brave
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