Ultra Tip Tuesday #8: The Chimp Paradox & Ultra Running: Your Mind’s Secret Race

In ultra running, your brain isn’t just one voice — it’s two . 🐒 The Chimp : Emotional, impulsive, scared of pain and discomfort. It wants to stop when things get tough. 🧑‍💼 The Human : Logical, goal-focused, calm under pressure. It knows the long game and pushes through. The trick? Don’t fight your Chimp — work WITH it. ✅ Acknowledge when your Chimp screams “Quit!” ✅ Calm it down with positive self-talk and remin