Published Sep 12, 2017

Elite Runners on Failure: How 6 Pro Runners Deal with Disappointment

Elite runners, including Nick Symmonds and Devon Yanko, share how they transform failures into growth opportunities by adopting a resilient mindset, leveraging support systems, and focusing on controllable factors to achieve long-term success.

Episode Highlights

Topics covered

Mindset Changes
01
Bouncing Back
02
Controlling the Controllable
03

Questions from this episode

- What life lessons can sports teach?
  Asked by 32 people
- Do you have any tips on running?
  Asked by 10 people
- What are some tips and techniques for improving running performance?
  Asked by 5 people
- What can runners learn from physical therapist Jay Dicharry?
  Asked by 3 people
- Can you give specific examples of growth mindset success?
  Asked by 3 people
- Is it better to run slower at a constant pace or faster but then slow down and faster?
  Asked by 1 person

Elite Runners on Failure: How 6 Pro Runners Deal with Disappointment

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Bouncing Back, Lessons Learned

Controlling the Controllable

Overcoming Setbacks

Listening to Your Body

Embracing Failure

Overcoming Setbacks

Embracing Failure

Pushing the Limits

Controlling the Controllable

Embracing Failure

Overcoming Setbacks

Overcoming Setbacks

Embracing Failure

Overcoming Failure

Questions from this episode

What life lessons can sports teach?

Do you have any tips on running?

What are some tips and techniques for improving running performance?

What can runners learn from physical therapist Jay Dicharry?

Can you give specific examples of growth mindset success?

Is it better to run slower at a constant pace or faster but then slow down and faster?

Episode Highlights

Mindset Changes

Bouncing Back

Controlling the Controllable

Elite Runners on Failure: How 6 Pro Runners Deal with Disappointment

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Questions from this episode

Episode Highlights

Mindset Changes

Bouncing BackElite runners share their experiences of failure and the lessons learned from setbacks, emphasizing the importance of mindset and support systems. They highlight how embracing challenges and adapting perspectives can lead to personal growth and new opportunities.

Bouncing Back

Controlling the ControllableElite runners share insights on race strategies and the mind-body connection, focusing on controllable factors and balancing physical signals with mental discipline. These approaches help them maintain resilience and achieve long-term success.

Controlling the Controllable