Demystifying Mental Toughness 297 How Endurance Challenges Build Mental Toughness – Lessons from Pierce Showe
In this powerful episode of the Demystifying Mental Toughness Podcast, David sits down with endurance athlete, coach, and world record holder, Pierce Showe. From a lacrosse player to completing gruelling 200-mile ultra marathons, Pierce shares his journey of developing resilience, faith, and belief through extreme endurance.
Pierce opens up about how early life challenges shaped his hunger for growth, the defining moment that unlocked his belief system, and why mental toughness isn't something you're born with and it's built through hardship, practice, and reflection.
He and David also explore the psychology of endurance, how to manage setbacks mid-race, and how techniques like segmentation and staying present can help athletes, business professionals, and anyone facing adversity stay composed under pressure.
>> Key Takeaways
Mental Toughness is Built, Not Born: It grows through consistent exposure to challenge and reflection.
Segment the Impossible: Break big goals into smaller, achievable chunks, focusing only on the next step.
Reset and Reframe: When things fall apart, rest, refuel, and reset your mindset. This can change everything.
Listeners and Viewers to the full conversation will receive inspiring lessons on endurance, mindset, and belief.
Enjoy Tuning In!
For more on this topic, check out these resources:
Ep214: Ellen McDermott – How To Create Helpful Eating Habits To Benefit Your Sport Performance
Blog: Developing Mental Toughness in Young Athletes: Coaching Lessons from Ultra Running
Blog: Coach Development – Helping Athletes Overcome Fear of Failure
Conversations With Kids – Grit and Determination
Connect with Pierce Showe
· Website
Connect with David Charlton
· Join David @ The Sports Psychology Hub