#119: When Things Get Hard, Say This (It Works in Any Race) with Jeff Pelletier

Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to for your free sample pack. Jeff Pelletier shares mental strategies that work for any distance, from 5Ks to marathons to ultras. We explore how to push through low points, problem-solve when things go wrong, and why the hardest moments often become the most meaningful. Watch this full video on YouTube: Chapters: 0:00 – Jeff Pelletier on low points, trail running, & finishing strong 1:01 – LMNT Sponsorship 2:00 – My book "Running Breakthroughs" 2:32 – How Jeff found running and what pulled him in 6:30 – Road to trail transition 9:17 – Advice for runners going from road to trail 11:29 – Redefining performance goals 17:38 – First trail/ultra races experiences 21:58 – Community and mentorship 24:48 – What's it like to run a 200+ mile race? 32:19 – Right mindset in working through low points in ultras 37:22 – The "final 10 miles" feeling 43:15 – Badwater 135 experience 47:41 – When data meets reality 50:41 – Reset strategies during a low point 58:46 – Sustainability, recovery, and redefining success 1:01:41 – How to become a stronger, healthier, and happier athlete 1:04:34 – Where to find Jeff FIND JEFF PELLETIER: ► Youtube: ► Website: ► Instagram: ► Strava - LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED ► My new book Running Breakthroughs as Audio book, Printed Book and eBook: ► More options to buy the book worldwide on Amazon: ► Path Projects: ► Matt Fitzgerald episode: YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE: ► My Personal Best Running Coaching Program: ► Podcast: ► Strava: ► Instagram: ► Extramilest Website: ► Path Projects Website: Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases." Affiliate links do not increase cost to you. Also, you do not need to use these links. You can also search for these same items in Amazon or on any search engine/shopping site of your choice and buy/research them that way. ABOUT THE EXTRAMILEST SHOW: A podcast and YouTube channel where host Floris Gierman interviews world class athletes, coaches and health experts on the topic of how to become a stronger, healthier and happier athlete. More info about our Personal Best Running Coaching Program can be found at .

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#119: When Things Get Hard, Say This (It Works in Any Race) with Jeff Pelletier is an episode from The Extramilest Podcast by Floris Gierman.

This episode is 01:06:26 long.

This episode was published on Jan 24, 2026.

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