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5 Effective Ways to Embrace Discomfort in Training and Races

  1. 5 Effective Ways to Embrace Discomfort in Training and Races Richard Conner 19:53

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#132 – Inspire to Run Podcast host, Richard Conner, shares his recent experience with a Spartan DEKA Strong race and reflects on the lessons learned through embracing discomfort. Richard explores how pushing beyond comfort zones during training and races improves performance and details five practical ways to embrace discomfort in your training.

Topics Covered:

  • How embracing discomfort in training improves performance
  • Reframing discomfort as an opportunity for Growth 
  • Using mantras to push through challenging race conditions
  • Incorporating regular hard efforts to prepare for race day 

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Richard Conner

Richard is a strategic marketing professional with experience in B2B marketing. Richard is the founder of Inspire to Run and is passionate about helping others reach their goals. He is a Connecticut native, a husband, dad, writer, Star Wars fan, and, of course, a runner! 

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Richard Conner Host of Inspire to Run Podcast

Richard Conner, podcast host, is a marketer, entrepreneur, and runner. Richard has run numerous 5Ks and now has moved into the world of half marathons and obstacle course races.