Today Mark is talking to Lisa Tamati. She is a professional adventure athlete, author, motivational speaker, and mindset coach who goes beyond human limits.

Lisa's taken on and conquered the world's toughest endurance events and expeditions, including the Sahara and Gobi deserts, Niger, and the Himalayas. 

Her most recent book is Relentless: How a Mother and Daughter Defied the Odds. In this first part of a two-part episode, she talks to Mark about her history in endurance, trekking, and how she uses mindset and mental toughness in her relentless approach to life.

Hear how: Endurance running is a cathartic experience and has a meditative effect Having a strong "why" is absolutely necessary to keep yourself going What we often call "failure" is really just learning and growth

Listen to this episode for a better understanding of how endurance and mindset go together straight from a professional ultra-endurance athlete.