Paula Quinsee joins us on Old Mutual Live Running today. With plenty of Comrades Marathon running in the bank; Quinsee had put together a motivational programme on hitting the wall, especially for runners. It’s a hard space to be in when you get there. So how can you mentally prepare yourself for this running dark space?

Hitting the Wall – how to mentally recover

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Hitting the Wall – how to mentally recover

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