More than Runner

#10 - MARATHON MISTAKES PART 2, MINDSET & MENTAL TOUGHNESS ft. Physical vs mental walls, our husbands’ opposite spectator strategies… + baby names?!

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Hey guys, we're back for Part 2 of our Marathon Mistakes chat... and apologies in advance for the tangents in this one, although if you're here for the chatty catch up vibes this one is for you!


We do tackle some really useful stuff for distance running and as you prep for London 2025 - mental toughness, mindset and resilience early on in the episode so don't miss that!


This episode covers:


  • Mental toughness and how to develop it
  • Physical vs mental walls
  • When do we push through and when do we stop?
  • IF > THEN plans, marathon mindset and mental resilience
  • The Chimp Paradox expert tips, preparing for the unexpected
  • Overthinking… or is the secret just to let go…?!
  • Our husband’s opposite spectator strategies
  • Making sure you get to see your support crew
  • Putting your name on your vest
  • Our chatty name on vest tangents and a baby names segway…!!
  • Gordon Ramsay sighting in Becky’s last marathon
  • Running in costume
  • A big moral dilemma re: charity running - is running for charity truly selfless? What if someone offered you money NOT to run? 



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More than RunnerBy Briony Langley-Miles & Rebecca McCann