Anna Hughes, ultra runner from Germany, mother of two and full-time employee talks to us about how important mental training is to ultra running. By training your mind, it is proven, your performance will increase. Anna discusses what has worked for her in her running career.
Anna is the creator of ultra-running-insights.com, a very informative web site for ultra runners covering many important topics: strength training, speed work, injury prevention, fueling the body (with many great recipes), sports psychology, etc.
You can even hire her to coach you!
Closing Song: “Head Games” by Foreigner
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Great inspiration and advice for my first 50K tomorrow on the Superior Hiking Trail in Minnesota. I think Anna’s next “big” race should be the 100 miler SAWTOOTH. Go for it Anna, we’ll cheer you on!