Fear of Failure in Running and Why Failure Can Be Our Greatest Teacher

Have you ever felt like a failure at running or at fitness in general? Maybe you quit your workout regimen, didn't hit your times at a race, or just have had lackluster workouts and got really bummed out. We discuss why failure can be our greatest teacher and how to deal with disappointment in running. Essentially, we discuss how our brains are designed so that we quickly learn from failure - we remember the pain and don't want to repeat it! Listen to this short episode to hear how to get back up after 'failing' at running and how to reevaluate your goals and make sure they still make sense. Visit https://www.runningwithgrit.com for all things related to masters running and running after age 40.