UNTAPPED The Masterclass Every Runner Needs: Olympic Legend Josh Kerr Details The Secrets To Elite Endurance
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May 26, 2025 
Josh Kerr, an Olympic medalist and expert in middle-distance running, dives deep into the mindset that fuels elite athletes. He shares his rigorous training routines, including early morning cold plunges and techniques to mentally visualize races. Josh discusses pushing through adversity and the importance of balancing confidence with humility in high-pressure situations. He emphasizes celebrating small wins, mastering mental toughness, and the critical role of nutrition and visualization for achieving greatness.
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Embrace Discomfort For Growth
- Elite runners create difficult moments deliberately to maintain their competitive edge.
- Kerr avoids comfort to push boundaries and prevent complacency despite previous successes.
Control Routine For Success
- Maintain a consistent routine focused on controlled factors outside running for optimal performance.
- Kerr starts days with cold plunges, hot baths, stretching, and nutrition before training.
Delegate To Experts
- Use specialized coaches to manage the complexity of training variables and optimize performance.
- Rely on experts for nutrition, shoes, workouts to focus on execution.