The Ultra Mindset (2015) by Travis Macy
Macy is an experienced and successful adventure racer and ultrarunner from the United States of America. He retells the story of his life, training in the mountains, finding love and building upon his father’s athletic achievements.
The audiobook reveals numerous skills and personality traits that can enhance endurance performance. Through his experiences at major races such as the Leadman race series, the Adventure Racing World Championships and the Fastest Known Time (FKT) run across Zion National Park, Macy explores eight features of a superior mindset.
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Use every challenge as a means to strengthen your mind.
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Find inspirational people that you wish to imitate.
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Discover your internal and external motivators and learn when to use them.
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Improve your self-belief but never overestimate your obstacles.
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Always prepare and remain conscious of your thoughts during races.
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Wake up early to be more efficient with your time.
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Construct stories about yourself that are positive and affirmative.
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Never quit unless in a life-threatening situation.
Other tips Macy offers include using internal music as a method to find a running rhythm, and repeating internal mantras such as “it’s all good mental training” and “never give up”. This advice is summarised by not letting fear stop you aiming high. The audiobook also has countless practical exercises to help runners reflect on and learn from their running in a meaningful way.
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