About this episode
Have you ever felt like you’re falling behind in your training—even when you’re doing the work? In this episode, Joe breaks down the psychology, physiology, and real-world coaching insights behind that feeling and shows you how to tell whether you’re truly off track… or if your brain is just playing tricks on you.You’ll learn the biggest traps that make runners think they’re behind, what the science actually says about missed training and fitness loss, and how to use long-term data—not emotion—to judge real progress. If you’ve ever doubted your training, questioned your fitness, or worried you’re not doing enough for your race, this conversation will help you reset your mindset, trust the process, and move forward with confidence. In this episode, you’ll discover:The hidden mindset patterns that create the illusion of being “behind”How to interpret bad workouts, missed runs, and deload weeks the right wayWhat actually causes real loss of fitness—and what doesn’tThe difference between emotional feedback vs. physiological progressA simple framework to rebuild confidence and trust your training againSHOW LINKS:Register for our race, The Desert Peak Ultra 100K + 50K at desertpeakultra.comWant to work with me to crush your next ultramarathon in our group coaching program? Sign up for our group coaching program here: https://www.theeverydayultra.com/group-coachingWant to be coached by me and my team to crush your next ultramarathon in our 1:1 coaching program? Book a free call here with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit!Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/Everyday Ultra YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUelKGeptWZivD6yRIDiupgTry Caraway's non-toxic cookware to optimize your health and train stronger and get 10% off your order by going to carawayhome.com/everydayultraTry Mount to Coast
