Discover game-changing pain management techniques from Olympic athletes and elite performers. Learn to reframe discomfort, use strategic attention, and build resilience for your next race or long run.

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Host A: Hey everyone, welcome back! This is your personalized podcast from BeFreed, and wow, do we have something special lined up for you today. I'm genuinely excited to dive into this one with you!
Host B: Absolutely! And you know what? This topic hits close to home for so many of us. We're talking about managing pain during endurance events like running-something that every single runner, from weekend warriors to ultramarathoners, has to face at some point.
Host A: Right, and what's fascinating is that we've got insights from three incredible books that approach this from completely different angles-"Do Hard Things," "The Power of Pressure," and "Peak Performance." It's like getting a masterclass from multiple experts all at once.