#119: When Things Get Hard, Say This (It Works in Any Race) with Jeff Pelletier

About this episode

Jeff Pelletier shares mental strategies for overcoming challenges in running.

Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO for your free sample pack. Jeff Pelletier shares mental strategies that work for any distance, from 5Ks to marathons to ultras. We explore how to push through low points, problem-solve when things go wrong, and why the hardest moments often become the most meaningful. Watch this full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IR-mAPbqdhk Chapters: 0:00 – Jeff Pelletier on low points, trail running, & finishing strong 1:01 – LMNT Sponsorship 2:00 – My book "Running Breakthroughs" 2:32 – How Jeff found running and what pulled him in 6:30 – Road to trail transition 9:17 – Advice for runners going from road to trail 11:29 – Redefining performance goals 17:38 – First trail/ultra races experiences 21:58 – Community and mentorship 24:48 – What's it like to run a 200+ mile race? 32:19 – Right mindset in working through low points in ultras 37:22 – The "final 10 miles" feeling 43:15 – Badwater 135 experience 47:41 – When data meets reality 50:41 – Reset strategies during a low point 58:46 – Sustainability, recovery, and redefining success 1:01:41 – How to become a stronger, healthier, and happier athlete 1:04:34 – Where…

People in this episode

Host: Floris Gierman

Guest: Jeff Pelletier

Topics covered

• mental strategies
• running
• trail running
• performance goals
• community
• sustainability

Keywords

• mental strategies
• running
• trail running
• performance goals
• low points
• sustainability
• recovery

Sponsors

LMNT

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Running Breakthroughs

Places: Badwater 135

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