Ultra-endurance trail running – what it takes to go the distance
By challenging herself to run 330km across mountain terrain – facing extreme physical discomfort, sleep deprivation, and mental exhaustion – Linda Hubbard discovered that pushing boundaries leads to profound personal growth and unexpected calm.
To break free from comfort zone paralysis, we must first identify what truly matters to us beyond our immediate comfort, then build a support system of people who believe in our vision.
Staying too comfortable for too long means sacrificing our potential and missing the deep satisfaction that comes from conquering difficult challenges. Our leadership abilities stagnate, and we model complacency rather than courage for those around us.
But as Linda discovered, our fears become manageable when shared with others.
This episode will help you
- Discover how pushing your boundaries leads to unexpected mental clarity,
- Learn practical strategies for managing pain and fatigue
- Understand how to balance personal goals with family responsibilities
Highlights
- [00:15:44] The first night of the race
- [00:20:17] What Linda was not prepared for
- [00:25:06] Linda’s next challenge
- [00:30:04] The incredible power of the mind
- [00:34:09] What is Linda afraid of?
- [00:39:00] What Fearless Forward mans to Linda
- [00:41:08] Takeaways from Sally-Anne
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