28/10/2026
Mile 20. The body says stop.
On Sunday, tens of thousands of runners will hit that moment at the New York City Marathon. What gets them through is less about legs and more about what they say to themselves.
Endurance athletes in college, from cross country to swimming and rowing, train alone for hours. They need mental tools they can use on their own.
Our latest blog covers self-talk, chunking and the mental side of endurance. Link in the comments.