288. Breaking Through: A Coaching Conversation with Jon Levitt and TJ David

<p>This special episode is a coaching conversation between Jon and TJ David, elite trail runner and coach with Microcosm Coaching, a sponsor of the podcast. Jon and TJ unpack Jon’s recent breakthrough ultra race, highlighting the strategies which set Jon up for success that we can all learn from. We talk about coming back from running lows, setting goals and race expectations, and the importance of coaching for all athletes, no matter their experience or ability.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about: </strong></p> <p>-how to evaluate a race</p> <p>-unpacking successful races and breakthrough performances</p> <p>-mental strategies for race day success: preparation, goal setting and expectations</p> <p>-competing with curiosity, joy, and self-belief</p> <p>-the importance of coaching for everyday athletes</p> <p><br></p> <p>Like what you heard? Hear Jon interview TJ David on For The Long Run Episode <a href="https://forthelong.run/episodes/266-tj-david-on-coaching-endurance-and-self-discovery">266. TJ David on Coaching, Endurance, and Self-Discovery </a></p> <p><a href="https://forthelong.run/episodes/266-tj-david-on-coaching-endurance-and-self-discovery">https://forthelong.run/episodes/266-tj-david-on-coaching-endurance-and-self-discovery</a> </p> <p><br></p> <p>Check out TJ’s coaching company Microcosm Coaching <a href="https://www.microcosm-coaching.com">https://www.microcosm-coaching.com</a> </p> <p><br></p> <p>Follow TJ on Instagram @tj_skis and Microcosm Coaching @microcosmcoaching and For The Long Run @forthelrpod </p> <p><br></p> <p>--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support </p> <p><br></p> <p>Past guests on For The Long Run include: 177. Molly Seidel; 226. Mike &quot;Kofuzi&quot;; 228. Kara Goucher; 59. Shalane Flanagan; 234. Camille Herron; 198. Courtney Frerichs; 229. Jes Woods; 207. Tyler Andrews; 197. Dean Karnazes; 206. Katie Arnold; 220. CJ Albertson; 153. Joe Holder; 199. Kelly Roberts; 188. Gwen Jorgensen; 205. Emily Abbate; 209. Sara Vaughn; 174. Nick Ba