To an outsider, the ultra marathon appears to be one hell of a mountain to climb.
And In many regards the outsider would be correct.
In this episode I will cover the specific, rational, logical, and physiological components of:
This will be an exhilarating perceptual journey with direct focus on the physiological approach. The training, nutrition, motivation, race day supplementation and food, support crew, logistics, and the salvation I found through suffering.
Part Two will focus on the psychological tools deployed, the resources, mental tactics and strategies required to juggle work life, children, event processes and psychological ultra marathon internal warfare weapons and trauma.
Part Three we'll look at how to go REAL BIG raise the bar, take on a challenge that’s ACTUALLY a challenge, to live and approach life from the pointy end of the sword, the unrelenting pursuit of excellence.
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It all starts with awareness. Conscious awareness.
What is the conscious mind you might ask?
The conscious mind is easy to understand. In fact, you’re using it right now. It’s your “waking” mind. The awareness of things you can focus on. It’s able to deal with between 5-9 ideas or experiences at a time. It’s the “here and now” mind that makes choices, makes plans, and helps you enjoy life.
So let me ask you, what are you consciously aware of that you REALLY want to achieve, obtain, save for, aspire to, be have?
Example:
If you are consciously aware of what you have ALWAYS wanted you may very well be also consciously aware of what gets in your way. The bad habits, the lack of self management/ discipline etc.
So, let me ask you another question, and this helps immensely with motivation.
Why do you honestly want ........ INSERT here .....
Really - WHY do you want it?
Knowing the “Why” simply means understanding why you are doing something before you do it.
Some will refer to the “why” as the “guiding principle” or the “primary objective”. They all mean the same thing: understanding the purpose of the activity.
Understanding the purpose of your activity will enable you to remain steadfast in your pursuit, and give you a greater chance of having an undoubtable belief!
So here is a 3 step process to ignite your fire of purpose towards finally getting what you want.
STEP ONE
Get clear on the outcome. What do you want and WHY?
STEP TWO
With conscious awareness, note down what might actually get in your way from achieving step one. What might hinder you or prevent you taking action?
Use the following system to assist you overcoming roadblocks - the IF - WHEN - THEN strategy:
Or:
This is one of the best problem solving and troubleshooting methods.
An example - for saving money:
Or
STEP THREE
Establish the resources you have to prevent the above from occurring. Make sure you're organised and you clear the pathway to achieving what you want. Stay congruent to what’s important and stay in alignment with your why.
In summary:
Now remember, knowledge is only power with action, inspired action.You can read this post, you can like it, but if you don’t ACTION it, it won’t work.
It only works if you DO the work.
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