JP Giblin on How to Build Self-Belief in Your Running and Racing

When you set big running goals, it not only takes a ton of physical training to accomplish those goals; but it also takes tons of mental training as well. And the most important mental training you can do to help you hit your goals is cultivating a bulletproof sense of self-belief.

And that is exactly what today’s guest has mastered over the past year every time he’s toed the line at an ultra. Especially after his most recent Golden Ticket win at Bandera 100k 2023.

In this episode, we chat with JP Giblin who is an ultra runner based out of Boulder, CO. JP most recently placed in 2nd at the Bandera 100k in Texas, securing a Golden Ticket to get him into Western States, which was a huge goal of his throughout the past year.

On top of his impressive finish at Bandera, he’s also placed 2nd at the legendary Leadville 100 (only a week after doing a 100 mile mountain bike race!), 13th at the Canyons 100k, 3rd at the McDowell Mountain Frenzy, and 2nd in the Silver Rush 50 miler.

And one of his biggest keys to success along the way has been his ability to cultivate deep-self belief and harness the mindset of a true winner when it comes to racing an ultra.

You’ll hear JP share an inspirational breakdown of his epic Golden Ticket win at Bandera 100, practical tips that he uses to cultivate self-belief and determination out on a race, and how to solve problems and bust imposter syndrome as a runner.

Huge thank you to JP Giblin for coming on the show!

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