Jun 19, 2026

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Olympic bronze medalist Molly Seidel talks about the mental side of running, how to train your mind, quiet negative self-talk, recover smarter, and stop letting fear of the unknown hold back your running.

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Topics covered:

• 0:00 — Molly Seidel: The mental side of running

• 2:38 — Morning threshold workouts in Flagstaff

• 4:09 — Recovering from Black Canyon & preparing for Western States

• 6:38 — Being open to infinite possibilities

• 9:48 — Advice for recreational runners

• 13:03 — How to train your mind like your body 

• 14:53 — Mental toughness isn't about pushing through

• 15:44 — Self-talk and learning to be kinder to yourself

• 20:03 — Molly's approach to heat adaptation

• 23:26 — Moving from marathons to ultrarunning

• 27:17  — Journaling & processing highs and lows

• 31:16 — Social media, boundaries & authenticity

• 35:32 — Data vs feel in training

• 38:30 — Learning how to fuel for ultras

• 45:08 — Mistakes of recreational runners

• 47:44 — Race-day nerves and embracing challenge

• 49:37 — Molly's advice for her younger self

• 57:22— Female runners, menstrual cycles & health

• 1:02:04 — Advice for women experiencing cycle loss

• 1:06:33 — Recovery, sleep & naps

• 1:11:32 — How to become a stronger, healthier, happier athlete

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