17 - Ultras Got Me Feelin' Some Kind of Way

We dive into the importance of post-race recovery, the mental challenges faced during endurance events, and the significance of emotional awareness and language in understanding one's feelings. Emphasizing the need for personal growth and the ability to identify emotions, especially in the context of endurance sports. Exploring the complexities of emotions experienced during ultra running, emphasizing the importance of emotional awareness and identification. We discuss how negative emotions like anger and disappointment can manifest during races and the significance of recognizing these feelings to improve performance and mental health. Touching on generational trauma related to anger and the necessity of breaking these cycles for future generations. We advocate for training both physically and emotionally to foster a healthier mindset in running and life.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Community Engagement

03:06 Trail Work and Race Preparation

05:57 Post-Race Recovery and Mental Challenges

09:02 Emotional Awareness and Language

11:53 Identifying Emotions and Personal Growth

27:26 Navigating Emotional Low Points

30:13 The Importance of Emotional Awareness

35:04 Generational Anger and Its Impact

41:11 Breaking the Cycle of Anger

44:58 Training Your Emotions for Success

50:42 Understanding and Identifying Emotions

54:46 Emotions as Guides, Not Decision Makers