Show Notes
In episode 153, I speak with accomplished US distance runner Kara Goucher in the preparation for my Boston Marathon buildup, focusing on mindset and goal setting. This conversation will not follow the conventional direction of, here are the three tips to tap into unlimited clarity of mind for the marathon. But it is more of an honest and at times funny approach to the similarities between how elites and amateur runners approach the Boston Marathon. We discuss the following:
The differences in how Kara approached her three Boston Marathon races from a mindset point of view (2009, 2011 and 2013); Discuss the idea of flipping the switch; Different ways to approach setting goals; Separating the goal, from your and other peoples expectations; Lessons learned from the marathon, and how not to get ahead of yourself; Tips to survive the Boston Marathon weekend; How your why to run will change; Plus so much more.
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