FORM & FUNCTION

Want to take on an ultra? Here’s how FIT can get you mentally pounding the pavement towards success

DON’T THINK:

It’s 7am. The pain of getting up now will be inversely proportional to how comfy this bed is.

DO THINK:

Getting out in the morning sunshine will be as delicious as my first sip of coffee.

DON’T THINK:

I bet this run is just going to leave me drenched in sweat and gasping for air.

DO THINK:

Who doesn’t love the feeling of a cool, refreshing breeze on their face?

DON’T THINK:

This is such a massive slog already! What if I don’t even reach my target distance?

DO THINK:

If I make it to the end, I’ll feel like a king. And however I do, I’ll be proud of the effort.

DON’T THINK:

Maybe I’m having a bit of an off-day – I’m struggling and, if I’m honest, a little bored.

DO THINK:

It felt great reaching this point the first time I ran this route. Let’s see how far I can push myself!