Published Jan 16, 2025
Ego is the Enemy: Pro Ultrarunner Ian Sharman on Training Your Mindset
Pro ultrarunner Ian Sharman shares profound insights on mastering mindset in training and race execution, emphasizing the balance between ego, humility, and adaptability. Discover effective pacing strategies, the art of running by feel, and how to use comparison as both a motivator and a source of distraction in achieving personal running goals.

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