A FEW WORDS OF ADVICE

When you are training and you get to that threshold point where your body is ready to throw in the towel, what do you say to yourself?

Internally are you saying, this is too tough, why am I doing this?

Or are you saying things such as just one more, or be strong, or something else?

This internal dialogue that you use during these tough times is called your self talk. 

I remember using this self talk in the Marines on long humps or long runs and it is the same two words that I use today:

BE STRONG

When I use these words, it helps calm me down so that I can maintain my focus and perform at my highest level.

Controlling the words that you say to yourself when your body is in pain will help you continue to perform at your highest level.

Navy SEALS use the verbiage: EASY DAY, Marines like to scream out: GET SOME 

So I ask you:  What are you saying to yourself when the training gets hard and you are ready to quit?

MVP Mental Exercise

1.  Go for a long run that includes short bursts of speed, as well as long bouts of a quicker-steady pace than what you are used to

2.  When you feel yourself starting to get tired and you are ready to slow down, use a short phrase that makes you feel good

3.  Recognize how this self talk gives you more energy, makes your body more relaxed, and helps you work harder

Other examples are:  gettin better one step at a time,  no pain no gain, I got this, do work

There are countless others.  Post up the phrase that you use when your training gets tough.