How to Build Ultramarathon Mental Strength | E58 Mason Stevens

For some of us, running to the kitchen to grab a snack is quite the workout. So what does it feel like to run 62 miles for twelve hours straight?

In today’s episode, Justin and Mason discuss what it felt like to endure such a challenge. They break down their preparation leading up to the event, give details about race day, and what mentality you have to foster to cross the finish line.

Few of us are planning on running an ultramarathon anytime soon, but Justin and Mason offer encouraging advice that applies to any goal, large or small. After this conversation, I hope you find inspiration in achieving your next goal, as well as the discipline to continue to build on it. 

Mason hopes to directly impact those who are seeking to push themselves further in education and life through his scholarship fund, Finding Future. Mason has already completed a number of endurance events. These include his 23-year-young birthday circuit, running a mile on the hour for 24 hours straight, summiting a 6,000 foot peak five times in a row, David Goggin’s 4x4x48, and a multitude of marathon runs. With each event he hopes to demonstrate how far one can truly push themselves while raising money for his fund.

 

Key Takeaways:

[2:00] Why and how they chose to run a 100k ultramarathon

[6:20] Outline of their training program and race preparation

[12:50] Justin and Mason depict their mindset during the race and how to deal with the quitting voice

[25:25] How competing in endurance events helps foster discipline, self-respect and confidence

[30:40] Why you should prioritize consistency over perfection, and how important it is to restart the goal after failure

[44:00] How to craft your environment and social circle to accomplish your goals

[49:45] Mason talks about his non-profit, Finding Future

[55:00] No goal is too small if it aims to make you better than who you were yesterday

 

Mentions:

E1: Mason Stevens - One Small Step | The Struggle is Real

E2: Kyle Peters - The Power of Authenticity | The Struggle is Real

 

More of Mason:

IG: @mason_james209

Finding Future: www.findingfuture.org

 

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