murf and Smurfette are endurance athletes, juggling their professional careers as an Educational Leader and a Doctor with endurance training. This week, Smurf & Smurfette go solo to talk about breaking through the pain barrier. Inspired by a chat during a long run, the question was how do I get through the final few k's of a half marathon. Nutrition, training and pacing all play a role here...but so does mental strength and having a suite of mental strategies to draw upon during these low moments. We cover
 

> Central Governor Theory and the role it plays in mentally pushing in those final moments of a tough race or training session
> Have a system and strategies that have been practiced and rehearsed ready to implement in the tough moments
> Being ready to respond rather than react
> Overcoming the negative internal-dialogue and using mantra's to push through the pain
> Strategies to relax the body, hold good form and get through those painful times
> Using focus to hold good form and get through the difficult moments - Using a whole body check-in process to focus on breathing, arm swing, glute engagement and cadence
> Remembering your WHY, remembering the process, remembering those finish line feels and remembering your mantra
> Breaking it down in to small chunks

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