In May 2022, I finished the Barcelona marathon, but in the two weeks leading up to it, My mind was piping up with all kinds of negative commentary, what if race day doesn’t go to plan, what if I don’t finish, numerous “what if” scenarios playing out in my mind. That thinking was not going to set me up for success on race day.
As I reflected on my negative thoughts leading up to the Barcelona Marathon, memories resurfaced of a similar experience during my climb to the summit of Mont Blanc. On that last day of the climb mastering my mind was one of the greatest challenges. I needed to create space to reframe my thinking and change my inner monologue by dismissing any self-doubt and replacing it with words of encouragement. In doing so, I was able to change the trajectory of my day and ultimately achieve my goal and reach the summit.
