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018 - The Coach Up: (How to) Fly Into the Danger Zone

Mar 4, 2024
Learn how Olympic medalist Molly Seidel trained her brain to embrace discomfort and push into the danger zone in running and life. Explore the mental challenges of endurance training and the importance of perseverance and mental strength in overcoming physical limitations.
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Quick takeaways

  • Embrace discomfort in training to excel in sports; endurance requires mental strength.
  • Train your brain to navigate discomfort, not just in sports but also in life for growth.

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Molly Sidel's View on Marathon Discomfort

Molly Sidel, a bronze medalist in the Olympic marathon, shared a profound insight on the discomfort of marathon running. She likened the feeling to being a pot of water on the brink of boiling over, emphasizing the mental challenge of maintaining that intense discomfort. Sidel highlighted the importance of making peace with discomfort and embracing the mental strength required to endure prolonged periods of discomfort during a race. This perspective challenges the common misconception that professional runners find running effortless, showcasing the mental toughness needed to sustain discomfort.

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