About this episode

Natalia Platonova shares her unique journey in ultrarunning, emphasizing resilience, self-trust, and the joy of running.

Natalia's journey into ultrarunning is anything but ordinary. After winning The Circle and serving in the British Army, she found herself taking on some of the world’s toughest stage races—including Marathon des Sables as her first ultra. Today you'll learn how ultrarunning can teach us about resilience, self-trust, preparation, and learning to be comfortable with the unknown. From approaching a brutal race with limited running experience to stepping away from the pressure of social media and performance, Natalia offers a refreshing perspective on what it means to become a stronger ultra runner without losing the joy that brought you to the sport in the first place. You’ll learn: • How to prepare when you don't feel physically ready • The race-planning details ultra runners shouldn't overlook • How to build confidence through difficult experiences • Why comparison can quietly change your relationship with running • How to handle uncertainty when an ultra doesn't go to plan • Why keeping running fun can make you a better athlete SHOW LINKS Want to be coached by me and my team to crush your next ultramarathon in our 1:1 coaching…

People in this episode

Host: Joe Corcione

Guest: Natalia Platonova

Topics covered

• ultrarunning
• resilience
• self-trust
• preparation
• joy in running
• confidence building

Keywords

• ultrarunning
• confidence
• Marathon des Sables
• resilience
• social media
• performance pressure
• running joy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: British Army

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