Struggles with Control
Jerry shares his journey of intense training, running marathons and ultra marathons, while grappling with weight management. Despite his dedication and success in other areas of life, he expresses the deep frustration of feeling out of control with his weight, highlighting the emotional toll it takes when expectations clash with reality. The conversation delves into the complexities of maintaining balance and understanding one's body amidst rigorous exercise and dietary habits.In this clip
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I'm an 18-year-old female athlete who has been running marathons for the past three years, but I've recently become addicted to overexercising and feel like I'm never doing enough. I'm currently running 95+ mile weeks, lifting 5-6 times a week till failure, and not fueling myself properly. I know this isn't sustainable or healthy, but I don't know how to stop and can't find a trainer I trust who can help me look and feel good. I work incredibly hard but see no results and don't even know what I actually look like. I want to gain muscle and look like an athlete who can run fast, lift heavy, and have defined "toned" muscles. How can I break this cycle and achieve my goals?
Why can't I get better at running?
Does running make you too focused sometimes, and how can you pull yourself back or scale it back a bit as discussed in the episode Elite Runners on Failure: How 6 Pro Runners Deal with Disappointment and the clip Bouncing Back, Lessons Learned?