MdS: Training Philosophy

A year can seem like an eternity if you are a kid waiting for Christmas or your 8 th birthday to arrive. But a year to build up to a 250km desert race is a close call, at least for me. It’s not that I am starting from zero, my physical condition is actually rather good (despite my physical therapist consistently referring to me as a “ whole-body construction site ”), and I have a couple of ultras, a few marathons and a number of other non-insignificant endeavors under my belt. But ultra running has a very dominant mental aspect to it that should not be underestimated. Many who are physically capable of running one may never finish due to mental impasses, whereas anyone with their mind set to something can conquer all odds, which we’ve all seen proven time and time again. That said, if I feel my training has been adequate, then I mentally know that I am physically capable of achieving my goals. Basically I am a follower of Arthur Lydiard, the New Zealand runner and coach, wh...