Physical workouts are equally as taxing on your mental state.

Pushing past the limits you think you have. Your brain and body screaming at you to stop. It’s not worth it. This is really hard. Stop pushing so hard. Slow down.

It’s crazy how quickly your brain shifts gears once you start giving it your all. Once you start pushing the limits. Trying things you’ve never done.

These are mental workouts too. 

It’s as much about getting your body into physical shape as it is your mind. You need both to work in tandem to perform well.

If you’re body feels good usually your attitude is more positive. You believe you can do it. That’s the optimal level you would love to be at every time you did a tough workout.

Having both in tandem is rare but very possible. 

Once running starts getting hard and your body and mind start screaming at you try going back to the basics. Focus on your breathing. Focus on form. Focus on looking straight ahead. Think about all the work you’ve put in and the end result you’re looking for.

It’s going to take time to adjust to this mental capacity. It’s like running 20 miles at a time. You won’t be able to do it without training. 

Try pushing yourself mentally and physically during workouts and react in a positive way mentally. Tell yourself you’re doing great. Keep it up. All this hard work is paying off. Relax. Focus on breathing and your arms.

You need to prepare yourself as much mentally as you will physically. 

Try practing very difficult, outside of your comfort level, workouts to push your body, mentally and physically, to its limits. 

Practice is the way to get better.