76. “I Don't Want to Be Here”: How to Stay in the Race When You Want Out

There comes a point in some races when you just don’t want to be there anymore. The miles feel monotonous, you desperately want them to be over, and suddenly being anywhere but where you are feels like the only thing you want.In this episode, I share why the urge to escape can become a real problem in an ultra. I explain why wanting out isn’t actually the problem, what the problem really is, and how learning to tolerate those uncomfortable feelings can help you stay in your race, be present even when you’re not having fun, and build the mental strength to keep going when your goal is still miles away.For full show notes, transcript PDF, and more information, visit https://susanidonnelly.com/76Connect with Susan:Instagram: instagram.com/susanidonnellyFacebook: facebook.com/susanidonnellyMentioned in this episode:Get The Ultrarunner’s Mastery Debrief Template Today!Every race gives you experience. Few runners turn that into improvement. The Ultrarunner’s Mastery Debrief Template helps you evaluate your races like experienced ultrarunners do - identifying what worked, what didn’t work, and what to do differently next time. Use it after races or key training runs to turn every effort into better performance. To download yours, go to: https://unstoppable-ultra-runner.captivate.fm/mastery-debrief-templateGet The Ultrarunner’s Mastery Debrief Template Here!