9 Ways to Mentally Master the Last 10k of Your Marathon!

The marathon isn’t just a physical beast, it’s also a mental
battle against yourself. 


 


A lot of races can be lost in the last 10k simply because we
aren’t mentally prepared.


 


On this week’s Coach Chat we cover the mental side of racing and
go over 9 tips you can use to stay mentally engaged when the pain
starts to set in.


 


After listening, you’ll be ready to master the last 10k mentally
and a PR might just be on the horizon!
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