Episode 25. Doing Hard Things (and Doing them Again!)

Episode 25: Doing Hard Things (and Doing Them Again)Coming to you live from the beach on her birthday, ultrarunning coach Erin Quinn tackles a myth that trips up even the toughest endurance athletes: that once you've conquered a hard thing, it gets easier. It doesn't. Erin unpacks the physiology and psychology behind repeatedly choosing discomfort — from her own training for the Survival of the Shawangunks Triathlon to lessons from athletes who've run 100-plus miles and still show up nervous at the start line.Along the way, she talks about why getting outside and moving in nature matters more than ever, what she calls "deepening the toughness groove," the role failure plays in building resilience, and why gratitude for what your body can do beats obsessing over how it looks. Plus, stories from Cocodona 250, the Bigfoot 200, and a mantra that carried her through 200+ miles: "You have everything inside you that you need."Start where you are. But make sure you start.If you're interested in Erin's 1:1 online coaching you can contact her at erinmaryquinn@gmail.com or at @erinquinnultraruncoach or at erinmaryquinn.com