About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of focusing on the process rather than outcomes in successful ultra training.

When you think about “successful” ultra training…your brain probably goes straight to outcomes. Finishing. PRs. Going farther than you ever have before. But here’s the problem…That’s not where success actually lives. In this episode, I’m breaking down why successful ultra training is process-based not outcome-based and why focusing only on the end result is the fastest way to stall your progress. We’ll talk about: Why outcomes (like finishing a race or hitting a time goal) are just moments in...

People in this episode

Host: Meghan Gould

Topics covered

• ultra training
• process-based success
• outcome-based training
• running
• personal records
• race finishing

Keywords

• ultra running
• training
• success
• outcomes
• process
• personal bests
• race goals

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