Finding Motivation and Building Mental Toughness in Running

In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, hosts Matt and Luke explore the intricacies of motivation and mental toughness in running. They discuss specific strategies to enhance motivation, like joining a running group, setting clear goals, and employing tactics such as the '10-minute rule' and 'run the mile you're in.' The conversation also delves into the concept of mental toughness, emphasizing the importance of emotional control, pacing discipline, and commitment to training plans. The duo highlights the interaction with their listeners and mentions key responses from a previous episode's debate on the greatest male distance runner of all time.

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Topics:
00:00 Introduction
00:47 Debating the Greatest Male Distance Runner
11:18 Motivation and Mental Toughness in Running
13:07 Finding Motivation In Training
39:44 Exploring Mental Toughness
51:56 Final Thoughts on Mental Toughness