Training Resouces:

At UltraCulture Running, one of our goals is to provide our community with as many training resources—whether for mind or muscle—to help you with your running journey. Mindset plays a huge role in success or failure when it comes to training for and participating in ultramarathons. Our musculoskeletal systems endure a lot of wear and tear along the way too. If it can help you build a more resilient mind or body, or at least provide you with some perspective and food for thought, we want to share it here with you.

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3 Ways To Make Running Easier Without Actually Running

Most days, I don’t need additional motivation, inspiration, or accountability to run—I just lace up the shoes and head out the door to put in my work. But, for the days when it’s a struggle or when my body or brain doesn’t feel like running, here are some things I’ll use to get me re-engaged with my practice:

The Mental Governor

The mental governor is similar to the central governor, except, instead of protecting the body from self-inflicted physical overexertion, the mental governor protects our minds from being overloaded.

The brain is a muscle, and it can be trained. It will adapt to regular, consistent stimulus.