A marathon is 26.2 miles, 42.2 kilometers, and 138,336 feet. And no matter how much you’ve physically prepared for race day, there will be miles, kilometers, and feet that will feel mentally challenging. That’s why Precision Run coach Corky Corkum says that, on the journey to that finish line, it’s just as important to train your brain as it is to train your body.
“I like to remind my runners that boredom is part of the long run. Being in your own thoughts is part of being an endurance runner,” says Corkum. “A lot of us are very uncomfortable with that—especially in a society whereour phones are going off and our watches are sending us notifications.” On the other side of boredom is serious mental toughness, so below, Corkum offers 6 tips for bolstering your mental armor so you’re ready from the moment the gun goes off until you cross the finish line.
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