5 Mental Tricks To Run Longer - Overcome the Pain Cave

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  • 5 Mental Tricks To Help You Run Longer. These tips will help you in overcome the pain cave by increasing your mental toughness, your resilience, and your discipline.
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    Long distance running such as marathon and ultra marathon requires specific training to increase endurance, but beyond fitness, running is also about having a strong mind. A will to push further, challenge yourself and achieve the impossible. Ultra running is really about normal people doing incredible things!
    So today, I wanted to share 5 mental tricks that have helped me run longer, both for marathon and ultra marathon. These mental tricks or mental tips will help you on your long run and on race day, when everything hurts but you still have to keep going.
    Now let’s be clear, there's no magical solution, but these mental tricks are tools that you need to practice until they become second nature. Some will work better than others for you, and you'll have to find the right one for the right situation.
    As always - Thanks for watching and remember -
    Work Hard!
    Believe in yourself!
    Push your limits!
    Simon
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  • @runningwithsimon
    @runningwithsimon  Před 3 měsíci +17

    Don't forget to work your butt!

    • @mkgreenluv
      @mkgreenluv Před 3 měsíci +1

      Do you mean exercise my glutes or work by using my butt to run? Thank you in advance

    • @runningwithsimon
      @runningwithsimon  Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@mkgreenluv I mean use "but" to help you reframe negative situations into something you can handle, but sure, strength training including squat and lunge is important

  • @eric-running-to-chamonix
    @eric-running-to-chamonix Před 3 měsíci +29

    1) Be prepared. I create and print-out a race plan in Ultrapacer using aid stations and elevation peaks as milestones and research the terrain and elevation of each segment. I train for the same. I practice fueling, including emulating aid station food. Train in bad conditions and nighttime. 2) I remember that I have two brains: one is for self-preservation and a "meta" brain that knows I'm not going to die and has to laugh off the first one 3) When things get hard, I count to 4 in time with each step. 5) Never stop on a steep incline. 6) When weariness sets in, eat and try to pick up the step cadence 7) I remember that the race doesn't start until there is 20% of the course left to go.

    • @runningwithsimon
      @runningwithsimon  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Nice list!
      And I didn't know Ultrapacer! Thanks for that!

    • @rodrigopassingthewater
      @rodrigopassingthewater Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks for the suggestions, especially Ultrapacer; wasn’t aware of the tool!

    • @vjean3030
      @vjean3030 Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks...... Great points

    • @philibertorodrigo7118
      @philibertorodrigo7118 Před 3 měsíci

      Well what’s step 4) 😂 you mention that you will count to 4 in time with each step but that was step 3)? So what is tip number 4 😅

  • @Go_Irish
    @Go_Irish Před 3 měsíci +23

    Something I've been doing lately when hitting the pain wall is forced laughing. There's some science behind it. When the pain builds up, just force yourself to laugh out loud. Sometimes I'll point at whats hurting (foot, knee, etc.). I promise when you start, you'll probably start laughing for real because it seems so silly. Seems to really help break the negative mental loops.

    • @runningwithsimon
      @runningwithsimon  Před 3 měsíci +3

      That's smart! I certainly use humor a lot myself. My jokes are objectively probably not that funny,... but they are funny to me at the time, and that's good enough to keep me rolling. That's partly why I try to make my race recap with silly movie reference, bad jokes, etc. I'm trying to convey where my head is at during a race - which isn't a perfectly frame and elegant running clip of me in slow motion with perfect form while in the background I say calmly and philosophically how running helps me connect with nature, that movement has freed my mind. Nope... that's really not my experience. I can hardly walk straight and I'm laughing thinking about "GET TO DA CHOPPAH!!!!"

    • @alcockbie
      @alcockbie Před 3 měsíci +1

      Or come across as a crazy person

    • @runningwithsimon
      @runningwithsimon  Před 3 měsíci +7

      @@alcockbie We're running ultras...that ship has long sailed

    • @gabiausten8774
      @gabiausten8774 Před měsícem +1

      Like me getting my runner high and just starting to prance over the floor…I’m flying for sure!

  • @SeeChadRun
    @SeeChadRun Před 3 měsíci +9

    My tip, which you touched on, is to express gratitude. Things don't need to be perfect in order for them to be perfect. Gratitude helps us reframe our perspective and allows us to appreciate what we have, not what we don't have.

  • @robertclarkson6064
    @robertclarkson6064 Před 3 měsíci +5

    I think another good mental trick is to cheer on other runners as they pass you etc. it gets your mind off whatever issue you're dealing with (including monotony) and helps inspire your fellow runners.

  • @dougmetcalf3720
    @dougmetcalf3720 Před 3 měsíci +7

    One trick is to lie to yourself. Say "I will quit at the next aid station". Then, lie again and don't quit when you finally get there. The relief from thinking you will quit soon sometimes gets you through. It is a dangerous game though!

    • @runningwithsimon
      @runningwithsimon  Před 3 měsíci +2

      I lie to myself too! Saying things like "it's fine" or "I'll take a longer break at the next aid station". About quitting, what I tell myself is "alright at the next aid station, I'll decide if I quit. There's no point making a decision now - I still have to reach it!". And then of course, once I'm there, I feel better and feel I can take "one more"

    • @pamela_runs_trails
      @pamela_runs_trails Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thankfully I don't listen to myself when I tell myself those lies, or I have forgotten by the time I get to the next aid station.

    • @of5458
      @of5458 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Too dangerous for me, I would forget it was a lie 😂

  • @AdventuringWithMark.
    @AdventuringWithMark. Před 12 dny +1

    Biggest tip I have always followed is just focus on the next small goal, let’s reach that lamppost, let’s reach that tree, let’s reach that stone. After so many of those mini goals, you get so close to the end goal. Break it down, brick by brick you build a house.

  • @Kelly_Ben
    @Kelly_Ben Před 3 měsíci +6

    Omg, stop, you're painting ultras as roses and sunshine!! 😂😂 Holy crap, that was funny. My non running husband walked by, shaking his head, as you said "sure, I'm bleeding out my ass, but..." 😂😂 This was fantastic, I always wondered what got you through some of your extreme struggle fests. I've always counted on mantras, but sometimes they just don't work. Now I have some other tools! I'm so excited to see you do the 4x4x48! I've been very interested in that... and congratulations on 10k!! I'm thinking at least 25k by the end of the year!

    • @runningwithsimon
      @runningwithsimon  Před 3 měsíci +4

      Ultra running - Come run with us, it'll be fun!...type 2 fun... Bring toilet paper, no time to explain why!

  • @yakovzhabitskiy1380
    @yakovzhabitskiy1380 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Silly "strength", but really worked many times for me. Just do not push yourself before the race. Tell yourself something like "let's just start and make first 10/20/30 km and see how it will go".
    First couple of times I was pushed to this mood by sickness just before race, when you feel yourself really not fit for the race and even not sure does it make sense to start or not. And surprisingly it worked very nice. So now sometimes I make this trick even if I'm 100% prepared for the race day.
    Also it work fine if you want to push yourself and want to achieve some target in terms of faster pace. This work well not only for races, but for hard trainings as well. You can say: "oh, yes, this pace is too fast for the whole race, but let's just start which this tempo and see how long you can keep it".

  • @mmg781
    @mmg781 Před 3 měsíci +9

    Congrats on 10k subscribers!!! My wife and I have been enjoying all your videos for the better part of a year. At first we were like who is this guy?? But we totally love your sense of humor and 90s throwback clips. Keep ‘em coming!

    • @runningwithsimon
      @runningwithsimon  Před 3 měsíci +3

      Love it - thanks for following!
      I just can't take it too seriously. I tried to do a more "serious style" movie once, with narration, slow motion, profound philosophical justification as to what running means to me. You know, more like Billy Yang or Jeff Pelletier-style. And I love their stuff and I could do something more like it too. But I gave up after maybe 2 min - it just didn't feel like "me". So I slapped back some movie references and bang, we're back in business. You'd be hard pressed to figure out which race it was....!
      Maybe some day I'll grow up...

    • @jt.8144
      @jt.8144 Před 3 měsíci +1

      ..more like 80's sir. Don't sell yourself short. You're an 80's man. Be proud.

    • @runningwithsimon
      @runningwithsimon  Před 3 měsíci

      @@jt.8144 haha fine! Although my favorite reference are Lord of the Ring

    • @mmg781
      @mmg781 Před 3 měsíci +2

      @@runningwithsimon Jeff Pelletier has amazing cinematography but his videos lack soul and emotion. Your videos shine with soul!

    • @thebigthreekilledmyb
      @thebigthreekilledmyb Před 2 měsíci

      ⁠@@mmg781well, Jeff Pelletier’s channel is completely different than this one, I love his channel too but I take it more like a “documentary” about ultra trails. Simon’s is more a motivational and coaching channel.
      Both are great anyways

  • @srikanth-qx5cc
    @srikanth-qx5cc Před měsícem +1

    Short goals-- aid station to aid station--- that's a perfect one. It's so helpful . Thanks in tons.

    • @runningwithsimon
      @runningwithsimon  Před měsícem

      Exactly - simple yet powerful! I can't run 100 miles...but I CAN run 5 x 20

  • @marathoner_Ali
    @marathoner_Ali Před 3 měsíci +4

    Great advice as always. I've yet to venture into ultra trail territory, but employ similar tactics in my marathon and 50k running. The biggest thing in my personal armoury is belief that I can do it. My training is always solo, and mostly I do solo, self-supported challenges; only making it to a public race once a year (we have just 6 marathons nationwide here in Türkiye, and most are a long distance away). Being a solo, self-supported runner means having oodles of experience to draw upon where there were no supporters, no fellow runners, and no aid stations either. Whilst there are clear advantages of having that mental and physical support on race day, having never really had that to any degree is an advantage too. When I'm out there though, my primary go-to thing is visualisation. I visualise a target run or race for weeks in advance, thinking about how I will feel and what I will see, fuelling options, route options (for solo, self-supported), and then replay those visualisations again on the day; almost like separating the body and mind. I do that too in large public races, just go into my own little world.

    • @runningwithsimon
      @runningwithsimon  Před 3 měsíci +1

      And I think these solo "adventure" are particularly tough mentally! I can run 100 miles in a race. But by myself... I honestly don't know. I guess in theory yes, but I haven't even come close to that!

    • @marathoner_Ali
      @marathoner_Ali Před 3 měsíci

      @@runningwithsimon Yeah but I only do 6-7 hrs, not a 100-miler, big difference.

  • @dombaker8790
    @dombaker8790 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Great channel, it deserves to grow. Excellent video - was a bit sulky after running out of shits to give on a 30k training run today so this was perfect antidote. I think this advice + doing planks + learning how to get Garmin off laps will help in future.

  • @emmarunyeard6832
    @emmarunyeard6832 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Fantastic advice... Love the imagery.. I will channel my inner Arnie next time I get all sappy n drippy x

  • @leifpederson6678
    @leifpederson6678 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I was going through this during the out and back 4 mile section of the black canyon 60k two weeks ago (blew up my quads around mile 32). Thankfully I didn’t reach the pain cave until the last part but it’s motivated me to improve strength in my quads and really want to give the black canyon 100k a go next year.

    • @runningwithsimon
      @runningwithsimon  Před 3 měsíci +1

      You got this!
      I know it's an aside, but when I did the 100k I really couldn't understand what was the course for the 60k... I was very confused about it. I thought in the past you started from deep canyon and made it to the same finish area, but seems that's not the case at all

    • @leifpederson6678
      @leifpederson6678 Před 3 měsíci +1

      It started at Mayer hs on Sunday morning and ended at deep canyon ranch. I’m waiting for Black Canyon 2025 to open so I can sign up…I want that buckle lol. So I’ll use that goal to keep pushing, plan is to run a trail marathon in April and then a 50 miler in December as a major training run for black canyon in 2025.

  • @iterato1
    @iterato1 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Good stuff! One thing I've noticed over the years is that visualizing the finish too much during a race actually can be counterproductive and goes against the idea of focusing on the current segment -- be it a mile a time or getting to the next aids. But yeah, can still be helpful, and actually in training thinking about why I want to finish and visualizing the finish helps me get the preparation work in.

    • @runningwithsimon
      @runningwithsimon  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Good point! It's true that I also don't start doing that until the later part of the race. I'll often visualize big events that comes with positive. So if it's hot, I'm thinking sunset. If it's cold, I'll think sunrise, etc.

  • @HNXMedia
    @HNXMedia Před 3 měsíci +2

    My ally is the force, and a powerful ally it is. I mean, the force and happy thoughts.

    • @runningwithsimon
      @runningwithsimon  Před 3 měsíci

      My next race movie (antelope canyon) *may* have some star wars reference...

  • @manojsurya
    @manojsurya Před 3 měsíci

    Thanks for making awesome videos and replying in detail for queries, really appreciate your help, Simon.

  • @Fitter_Than_U_at_50
    @Fitter_Than_U_at_50 Před 2 měsíci +1

    New subscriber. These tips are great. Thank you

    • @runningwithsimon
      @runningwithsimon  Před 2 měsíci

      Thanks ! Glad they are helpful - and plenty more coming up

  • @fjhidalgog
    @fjhidalgog Před 3 měsíci +4

    Excellent video, Simon! Your experience is helping us do things better. Thank you! 👍

  • @Gator35
    @Gator35 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you Simon! Keep it coming! You ARE a “pro” to people like me! First 16 miler yesterday in 32 degrees. So much doubt in the first 100 feet, and at mile 7, and mile 12, but all of these techniques work. We CAN take one more step! We CAN problem solve!

  • @darrenclifford8933
    @darrenclifford8933 Před 13 dny +1

    Great advice I’ll try to remember it when the suck starts sucking,I’m doing my first 50 miler soon and appreciate your advice and videos 👍👍

    • @runningwithsimon
      @runningwithsimon  Před 13 dny +1

      Cool - good luck!
      I think just knowing that it will suck at some point matters, so you're not surprised. Then it's just about getting through it!

    • @darrenclifford8933
      @darrenclifford8933 Před 13 dny +1

      I’ve used the counting steps trick in training and find it really helps with just concentrating on the moment.

  • @PatrickMartin-lw7tu
    @PatrickMartin-lw7tu Před 3 měsíci +1

    Another great video and great advice. Getting from point to point makes things so much more manageable. When I did Silver Rush for my first 50, had a moment of panic at the turn almost getting overwhelmed with 25 more miles to go. Did a reset, reminded myself I already did half, was ahead of my personal schedule, and just went from point to point on the course.

    • @runningwithsimon
      @runningwithsimon  Před 3 měsíci

      Halfway point is heartbreaking. I never feel like "oh, cool already halfway". What I do myself is also to start counting in reverse - so at the beginning I prefer to go from 9 to 10 miles, (and would NEVER think "ok great, 90 miles left") but at the end, I don't go from 90 to 91, instead I go "only 9 miles left". I know it sounds the same, but to me somehow it makes a huge difference. I think it's because 1 of 10 sounds like a lot, but 1 of 90 sounds like nothing.

  • @rodrigopassingthewater
    @rodrigopassingthewater Před 3 měsíci +1

    Great input/perspective, Simon. Ultimately, one’s mind is key to any activity, especially those that present challenges; in my opinion, if you don’t train it, you will sell yourself short every single time.

  • @SeeChadRun
    @SeeChadRun Před 3 měsíci +1

    Great tips!!! Now to remember all 5... ;-)

    • @runningwithsimon
      @runningwithsimon  Před 3 měsíci +1

      I made 6 tips, so this way it's easy to remember at least 5 of the 6...and nobody will notice!

  • @vacationmode6286
    @vacationmode6286 Před 3 měsíci +1

    LOL thank you Yoda - well timed

    • @runningwithsimon
      @runningwithsimon  Před 3 měsíci

      We're on a Star Wars spree lately Nora and I. I can't believed I haven't included more reference ...

  • @Persistence_run_444
    @Persistence_run_444 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Congrats on 10k!!!! Btw. I’m in the 4x4x48 now!

    • @runningwithsimon
      @runningwithsimon  Před 3 měsíci +1

      You're in 4x4x48 now NOW?! NIiice! How far along? Good job :)

    • @Persistence_run_444
      @Persistence_run_444 Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@runningwithsimon I’m about to do the 12th one-so final official one. But we’re doing the 13th victory lap!! Let’s go!!

  • @82douwe
    @82douwe Před 3 měsíci +1

    Did a 50 mile’er today (first ultra) this help enormously! Thanks man

  • @vhaniextv4560
    @vhaniextv4560 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I really enjoyed your vedio sir thank you

  • @BitzXBitz
    @BitzXBitz Před 3 měsíci

    Good stuff! I did one 50K, Hootenanny. My mantra was, "It doesn't always get worse." I finished; come back from both hip replacements and lifestyle changes. I hope I'm a better role model for my two kids. Thanks, new sub.

    • @runningwithsimon
      @runningwithsimon  Před 3 měsíci

      Nice work! Great way to turn things around! Totally agree with you, that's a great way to show your kids it's important to have a healthy life style

  • @michelleharnett1351
    @michelleharnett1351 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Long run planned for tomorrow - I'm going to practice.

  • @toddboucher3302
    @toddboucher3302 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Another great video. I recently ran a 50 K that was supposed to be just like a tuneup race. Kind of see where I was and I did something wrong. I pulled something in my groin, hip upper hamstring and I got back to where the 26 mile was I had 5 miles to go with the 26 mile was a complete loop and that’s right where my car was And then they told me well it’s only 2 1/2 miles out on the trail and then come back and so and I went I did finish it and the knee part is cause I’m so old I still was second in my age group, so what the heckI knew I wasn’t doing any more damage least I didn’t think so and so I just went through it good video though cause the decisions aren’t easy sometimes

    • @runningwithsimon
      @runningwithsimon  Před 3 měsíci

      Congrats for pushing through! Hope you are recovering well and it's nothing serious. You know, injury is the one thing that can hold me back due to bad experience. I need to know I'm not going to be sidelined for months because I kept pushing. I've been injured from racing before and well, it sucks balls to be barely able to walk for 1+ month after a race. If I were a pro maybe, but if I do it for fun, I try to draw the line at pain vs. seriously injured. But it's just hard to gauge in the heat of a race. My worst injuries honestly, it didn't feel THAT bad. But it felt "off" kind of pain. Hard to describe

  • @ianwarner1429
    @ianwarner1429 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Awesome list of ailments 😂

    • @runningwithsimon
      @runningwithsimon  Před 3 měsíci +1

      I should have added **Not an exhaustive list** 😂 😂

  • @relaxingwave5684
    @relaxingwave5684 Před 3 měsíci +1

    new subscriber from Philippines

  • @flacoursvid
    @flacoursvid Před 3 měsíci +2

    Bravo and thank you. The best trick is Got to get to the chopper! une deuxième place pour les boys.
    I use another trick. I visualized in my head a routine day with as much details i can remembered.

    • @runningwithsimon
      @runningwithsimon  Před 3 měsíci

      Great tip!

    • @pamela_runs_trails
      @pamela_runs_trails Před 2 měsíci +1

      I remember sometimes thinking about what boring thing I would be doing if I weren't out there running - like folding laundry, or cleaning the bathroom.

    • @runningwithsimon
      @runningwithsimon  Před 2 měsíci

      @@pamela_runs_trails hahah "folding the laundry" has never crossed my mind. I'll try next time

  • @manojsurya
    @manojsurya Před 3 měsíci +1

    Hey Simon, been looking for a good place to learn about Ultrarunning in simplest way as I was training for one. Your videos have been my best resource to make sense of anything in Ultra running. Congratulations on your 10k subscribers, you deserve a million or more … Also happens to be, did my first Ultra marathon yesterday (50km) and I need your suggestion. I took it easy and planned to run slow. However, my aerobic endurance was good even after finish but my legs kind of gave up at 38th km. Any suggestions on how to 1) increase weekly uphills milage , guidelines if any 2) any suggestions on exercises to tackle uphills better ? 3) how to control pace on a steep down hills (I know I’m asking multiple questions and taking your time, but hope to learn to I can do better on my next one and that has 2200 meters elevation for a 42km). Thanks in advance and looking forward.

    • @runningwithsimon
      @runningwithsimon  Před 3 měsíci

      I think one sad but simple truth about ultra running is that there will ALWAYS be something that hurts or at least end up slowing you down. I think that's inherent to pushing your limits - you'll go as fast and as far until something 'breaks', then we naturally slow down. So the first question is if the break caused you to totally derail (e.g., a DNF, or missing your time goal) or did it simply made you 'work for it' and were you able to keep going. Then after a race, you look not at "did anything slow me down/hurt" but more "WHAT slowed me down/was the 'limiting factor'" and work on that - which sounds that's exactly what you're doing and that's great
      For increasing uphills capabilities (and downhill), first I don't know if you saw my video about it? Anyhow, you should reserve 1 or 2 sessions a week for hill training where the goal is not pace or mileage, but rather getting this vert in. Your legs will get progressively faster, and you'll get to know yourself better as to what should you run, what should you power hike, etc. Two main type of session will be a more steady and long incline but not too steep hill. And you just push through as long/far as possible at a steady pace. That will help you know your limits too as to what is and isn't sustainable. The other type will be more of a 'interval' type which are hill repeat - you find yourself a small but very steep hill and you blast through, then slow jog down, back up, etc. Not trying to be sustainable here - you go up at the highest intensity you can, use the downhill to rest. The other really important piece is to have strength training sessions with things like lunge, squat, toe raise, steps. Because going uphill is a lot about leg strength, so you want to build your muscles.
      Downhill - that's hard! Downhill is actually deceptively hard - and at some point, downhills become harder than uphill. Because uphill, once your muscles are tired, you just go slower. But downhill, when your muscle are tired, they aren't able to absorb the hit, and now it's your joint that take a beating. So, if it's a very technical downhill, I would sometimes even just walk. If it's not technical, it's about trying not to 'fight' the hill too much, otherwise your quads work harder than they need. If I know there's going to be a lot lot lot of up/down hill, I'll bring poles and use them on the downhill to try and absorb the shock a little. And similar to the uphill, by building your muscle, you'll be able to go longer on downhill before it gets bad.

    • @manojsurya
      @manojsurya Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@runningwithsimon Thanks a lot simon this is very detailed. I got into the down hill deception yesterday(Ultrarun), I felt my knees took the beatings(somewhere I saww that we should not restrict downhills as quads will burn if done so). I do internals for hills but we don't have longer hills to run up and test the limits. Also mentioning the exercises helped - lunge, squat, toe raise, steps. I started doing these recently and hope to continue(with more weights). Thanks for detailed explanation, really appreciate it. Looking forward for more awesome content and your experiences.

  • @christiannadeau6687
    @christiannadeau6687 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Bonjour Simon,
    J'ai aussi appris que tu pouvais te créer un cercle de performance ou de bien-être. Tu te t'imagines 3 idées positives et tu associes un geste physique en même temps comme je marche et respire en touchant ta bague de mariage. C'est semblable à tes inspirations quand tu penses à ta compagne qui t'attends à l'arrivée. Je suis fullblast avec toi pour le renforcement positif. J'adore ton clip du mental toughness des Boys. Bravo pour tes vidéos!

  • @richardmanton
    @richardmanton Před 3 měsíci +2

    Instead of Goggins 4x4x48 why not try a backyard ultra? Congrats on reaching 10k subscribers

    • @runningwithsimon
      @runningwithsimon  Před 3 měsíci

      Some day I will. Doing a backyard ultra I'd need to put it as a "real" race in my calendar which I don't have room for at the moment. But the 4x4x48 I'll just do as part of training.

  • @marathoner_Ali
    @marathoner_Ali Před 3 měsíci +2

    Have fun with the 4x4x48. I did similar last December, but with slightly longer runs of just over 8km to tally 100k in total. As others often do, I also did an extended 13th run as a lap of honour, lol, as I still had time within the 48 hrs, making in 111km in the end. Yes, running in the dark along unlit farm tracks where we live at 4:00 in the morning, in pitch black, when the family are tucked up in bed (like normal humans), it's pissing down with rain, and hearing wild boar grunting only 2-3 metres away can be a little disconcerting, but it's a great experience for the soul, even if not hugely challenging in run terms. Would I do it again, 100%.

    • @runningwithsimon
      @runningwithsimon  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Yes it's interesting. So I'll probably just end up with 48 miles. And between running a full 50 miles or 4x4x48 - it's clear the 50 milers is physically harder. But I'd much rather do it than the 4x4x48 and still be going at night. It's clearly the mental piece that makes it a challenging

  • @user-vp9hm6bf6c
    @user-vp9hm6bf6c Před 3 měsíci +2

    Simon, thank you for that love your podcasts, I've learned a lot. I qualified for Leadville, I'm 61, see you there.

    • @runningwithsimon
      @runningwithsimon  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Nice - good luck! Altitude can hit hard, not sure if you live at sea level. Hopefully you can spend some time up there ahead of the race. See you up Hope Pass!

    • @user-vp9hm6bf6c
      @user-vp9hm6bf6c Před 3 měsíci +1

      I have a new home in Buena Vista, I'm going to live and work out there starting in June

    • @runningwithsimon
      @runningwithsimon  Před 3 měsíci

      @@user-vp9hm6bf6c Nice! Having the Sawatch Range in your backyard sounds awesome!

  • @erichalvorsen8645
    @erichalvorsen8645 Před 3 měsíci

    Hey Simon, thanks for the video! Do you have any advice for long runs over many days. Like 25K a day for 10 days for example.

    • @runningwithsimon
      @runningwithsimon  Před 3 měsíci

      Make sure to eat enough, and sleep plenty. Worth stretching after each day. Take care of your body - blisters on day one would get really annoying.

  • @ndecosson
    @ndecosson Před 3 měsíci +4

    Today I was thinking about pancakes, helped with the last few kms.... mmm pancakes

    • @ndecosson
      @ndecosson Před 3 měsíci +1

      I also think it's really important to remind myself that no matter what, I love running.

    • @runningwithsimon
      @runningwithsimon  Před 3 měsíci +3

      Love it! I do the same very often too on training run - thinking about what I want to eat or drink once I'm done. Funny thing is that I also notice that it's helpful in assessing my need - I'll tend to think "oh my, it'll be so good to drink a cold lemonade" it's a good sign that I'm getting hot and dehydrated vs "I want pizza!" I'm probably underfueling

    • @ndecosson
      @ndecosson Před 3 měsíci +2

      That's brilliant! I love how simple that is, and I think you are bang on. I was probably under nourished as I was very hungry by the time I got back home. Thank you for the insight.

  • @buffywhatever1093
    @buffywhatever1093 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I always let the hill come to me. Sounds strange, but that’s what I think on a long climb. Hope it helps someone?

    • @runningwithsimon
      @runningwithsimon  Před 3 měsíci

      You're right, it's all about how you frame it. It's hard to describe in words but there's a ways to face challenges ahead without dreading them

    • @buffywhatever1093
      @buffywhatever1093 Před 3 měsíci

      @@runningwithsimon yeah totally agree, everything is a perception, so we do have choices in our mind, I guess it’s about training the brain, without going David Goggins on it! 😂

  • @davidkohler4182
    @davidkohler4182 Před 3 měsíci +1

    @0:45 so that's the key to ultra running! just have 180% available, then you should be fine 😂

    • @runningwithsimon
      @runningwithsimon  Před 3 měsíci

      haha exactly, easy enough! Why is everybody complaining that it's hard all the time?!

  • @foiledagainjim9129
    @foiledagainjim9129 Před měsícem

    I disagree with some of what you said. My girlfriend is an ultra runner. A few years ago she attempted to run the Halloween Hobble 100 near Statesville, NC. A tropical storm brought massive amounts of rain to the course. The course was lined on both sides with brush so you had to stay on the trail. Somewhere around mile 60 I knew she was in trouble. I told her I would run one lap with her. Most of the course was ankle deep ponds. Finally, when we hit the downhill it was slick mud; it was everything you could do to stay upright. Very dangerous. She quit at 80 miles. I don't know how she made 80 miles. It was an incredible effort. I talked with one runner before the race. His comment, which I will always remember was "I don't do mud."

  • @Noraeee
    @Noraeee Před 3 měsíci +1

    New drinking game: take a shot every time you said “butt”

  • @fjhidalgog
    @fjhidalgog Před 3 měsíci +2

    Average pro runner! 😮Simon, one of these days, you will be on the podium with Jim Walmsley 💪👍

    • @runningwithsimon
      @runningwithsimon  Před 3 měsíci +2

      These guys (and gals) are a different species! It's absolutely unbelievable to see them run. Like at Javelina, or even worse HURT100, you get to see pros run by. And sure, you're right, it's not like I'm a slow or bad runner at all. I'm pretty decent. But wow ...! I wouldn't even be able to pace them for 1 mile!
      But that's also part of why I take so much time making tips videos. I think what works for more "normal human being" is a bit different than what works for the Jim-s and Courtney-s of this world. They are absolute beast!

    • @fjhidalgog
      @fjhidalgog Před 3 měsíci +2

      I agree with you that Jim & Courtney are from another planet. I wish I could see them sometime along the way running. However, you are humble! You did a fantastic 3rd place in a 100-mile race. To me, visualization is what keeps me running. We love seeing your videos; they are so unique and different!

    • @runningwithsimon
      @runningwithsimon  Před 3 měsíci

      @@fjhidalgog Thanks - yeah the 3rd place was a nice surprise and that was a solid run :)

  • @lifeisawesome6710
    @lifeisawesome6710 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Les boys 😂😂😂

    • @runningwithsimon
      @runningwithsimon  Před 3 měsíci +2

      Je suis tellement content de savoir qu'il y a au moins une personne au quebec qui regarde et apprecie la reference. La DURETE DU MENTAL!!!

  • @JackBauerDev
    @JackBauerDev Před 3 měsíci +1

    I need to know some of your stories. You lost 50lbs!

    • @runningwithsimon
      @runningwithsimon  Před 3 měsíci +3

      hahah no no no! That's me being Frenchy lol! 15!!! Possibly 20lbs. Which is >10% very rapidly (so of course, it's a lot of ...well liquid). Basically none stop diarrhea - I went about 20-25 times in a 24hrs period. I was as weak as a kitten crossing that line...

    • @jg5555
      @jg5555 Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@runningwithsimon Yikes, what a nightmare! I tend to have a nervous stomach at the starting line so sometimes I take Pepto-Bismol and Imodium before the race even starts. Just because the thought of having diarrhea during the race is so heinous. Lol.

    • @JackBauerDev
      @JackBauerDev Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@runningwithsimon haha! Still that's super impressive that you still crossed the finish line!!! I'd be curious to know what caused it? I get nervous stomach a lot. And some times GI issues because of some fuel.

    • @runningwithsimon
      @runningwithsimon  Před 3 měsíci

      @uerDev It must have stomach flu of sort. It started the evening before, and was at its peak starting the night throughout the next like 30 hours. So it wasn't nerve or even anything related to the race and/or food I'd eat during. Just very very bad timing. Took several imodium during the race which helped but wasn't enough.

  • @jg5555
    @jg5555 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thinking about hugging & kissing Nora is a good idea... I'm gonna try it.

    • @runningwithsimon
      @runningwithsimon  Před 3 měsíci +1

      I know a lot of runners also seeing their kids and running across the line with them helps visualize it

    • @jg5555
      @jg5555 Před 3 měsíci

      @@runningwithsimon Oh okay, I thought you meant I should visualize Nora specifically. Lol just kidding!! 😂🤣

    • @runningwithsimon
      @runningwithsimon  Před 3 měsíci

      @@jg5555 haha lol

  • @marlonjormungand7845
    @marlonjormungand7845 Před měsícem

    There has to be a limit to pushing or to how high i should go with heart rate on how long of an interval dude. I can probably kill myself by pushing and i dont want to die.🤭

  • @benbaker
    @benbaker Před měsícem

    Jump to 3:30 to get to the actual content.