In this episode, Amy and Angela explore mental toughness.  What it means, how you find it, and what happens when you lose it.  Lots of good stories in this one, as well as a couple of books on grit and resilience that Angela and Amy use and love.  <p>Show notes:</p> <ul> <li>where Angela finds grit as a pro </li> <li>task vs outcome </li> <li>managing ego</li> <li>letting go/ don’t think</li> <li>Angela’s best and worst race mentally</li> <li>Amy’s worst race mentally</li> <li>Make a plan of action</li> <li>Triathlon makes you tough</li> <li>Mental toughness before a race  </li> <li>When you lose your collective shit</li> <li>Find your why</li> <li>It’s supposed to be fun</li> </ul>

Are You Your Best Coach?

Welcome to the Middle Miles podcast (formerly IRaceLikeAGirl), an endurance sports podcast hosted by Angela Naeth and Amy Woods. We are a professional triathlete and an age-group athlete, best friends and coaches, and we've seen the sport from every angle. We dive into the space most endurance athletes actually live in: the middle miles. 

We cover it all:  marathon builds and Ironman prep, fueling, mental toughness, training and racing tips, and above all, finding joy in the process.

Whether you're chasing a podium, a PR, or just trying to stay consistent in a busy life, The Middle Miles is your reminder that progress happens in the middle.