Molly Seidel's Advice to Improve Your Running | The Extramilest Show

Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration for sponsoring this video! Get 15% off your first order at http://visit.pfandh.com/extramilestshow | Olympic bronze medalist Molly Seidel talks about the mental side of running, how to train your mind, quiet negative self-talk, recover smarter, and stop letting fear of the unknown hold back your running. Great advice for non-elite runners to improve. Subscribe and hit the bell to see new videos: http://bit.ly/Flo-YT #Running #Marathon #UltraRunning #TrailRunning Chapters: 0:00 — Molly Seidel: The mental side of running 2:06 — Join my running coaching program 2:38 — Morning threshold workouts in Flagstaff 4:09 — Recovering from Black Canyon & preparing for Western States 6:38 — Being open to infinite possibilities 9:48 — Advice for recreational runners to improve 13:03 — How to train your mind like your body 13:42 — Precision Fuel & Hydration sponsorship 14:53 — Mental toughness isn't about pushing through 15:44 — Self-talk and learning to be kinder to yourself 20:03 — Molly's approach to heat adaptation 23:26 — Moving from marathons to ultrarunning 27:17 — Journaling & processing highs and lows 31:16 — Social media, boundaries & authenticity 35:32 — Data vs feel in training 38:30 — Learning how to fuel for ultras 45:08 — Mistakes of recreational runners 47:44 — Race-day nerves and embracing challenge 49:37 — Molly's advice for her younger self 57:22— Female runners, menstrual cycles & health 1:02:04 — Advice for women experiencing cycle loss 1:06:33 — Recovery, sleep & naps 1:09:43 — Where to find Molly 1:11:32 — How to become a stronger, healthier, happier athlete 1:12:33 — Closing thoughts Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.” Affiliate links do not increase cost to you. Also, you do not need to use these links. You can also search for these same items in Amazon or on any search engine/shopping site of your choice and buy/research them that way. FIND MOLLY: ► INSTAGRAM:   / bygolly.molly   ► STRAVA:   / strava   ► SUBSTACK: https://substack.com/@bygollymolly ► YOUTUBE:    / @bygolly.itsmolly   LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED ► My Personal Best Running Coaching Program: https://www.skool.com/personalbest ► Precision Fuel and Hydration (15% off your first order): http://visit.pfandh.com/extramilestshow ► Buy my new book Running Breakthroughs: https://geni.us/running-breakthroughs YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE: ► Podcast: https://extramilest.com/podcast ► Strava:   / strava   ► Instagram:   / florisgierman   ► Extramilest Website: https://extramilest.com ► Path Projects Website: https://pathprojects.com ABOUT THE EXTRAMILEST SHOW: A podcast and YouTube channel where host Floris Gierman interviews world class athletes, coaches and health experts on the topic of how to become a stronger, healthier and happier athlete. More info about our running coaching program can be found at https://www.skool.com/personalbest Subscribe and hit the bell to see new videos: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT

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