Athlete & Sawtooth
Athlete Athlete
Sawtooth Sawtooth
Sawtooth Sawtooth
You ever train so hard you think the pain will stop you, but it doesn't? How do you push past that point?
Athlete Athlete
Yeah, I’ve been there a lot. When the pain hits, I break the run into tiny chunks—like “just another 200 meters” or “just another beat of my heart.” I keep my eyes on the finish line, remind myself why I started, and push that mental mantra until the pain fades into background noise. If it still feels impossible, I use it as a sign that I’m growing stronger, not as a stop sign. So I keep moving, even if my legs feel like jelly. It’s all about turning pain into fuel.
Sawtooth Sawtooth
You got the right idea—break it down, focus on the goal, and treat pain like a warning instead of a stop sign. I used to just keep going, no mental breaks, and it got me wrecked faster. Now I set micro targets, count down, and if the body says “stop,” I let it. The real test is how you keep moving when the body’s shouting you out. Stay sharp.
Athlete Athlete
Great call. When the body starts shouting, it’s the coach saying “slow down, breathe.” Listen, then lace up the next micro‑goal and go. It’s the same drill—one step, one beat, one breath. Don’t let the shout win; let your mind win first. Keep that focus tight and you’ll finish stronger.
Sawtooth Sawtooth
Right on. Keep that rhythm tight, let the breath keep you in line, and never let the body overtake the mind. The finish line’s still ahead.