Four days after our baby was born, I ran my version of the Sydney Marathon. It took me over four hours. Three weeks later I lined up in Berlin to run a sub 3:30. The only difference was how much I cared about the outcome.

In this episode I get into why the effort we're willing to give changes from one race to the next. Jack Brehm and motivational intensity theory. Three weeks away from my family. Oliver Foran on doing it for something bigger than himself. Fear, and proving it to yourself. The shallow end and the deep end of the pool. What happened at 33 kilometres. A mate's line about wanting and paying. And a mountain you might not need to climb to the top of.

Part one, The Wall Is In Your Head, and part two, Lowering the Effort, are both out now.

This podcast is supported by Denza. Thanks to DENZA Gold Coast for getting behind the show.

Start with parts one and two:

Why do we Quit? (Part 1) #209 Psychological Impacts on Physical Performance: The Wall Is In Your Head: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube

Why do we Quit? (Part 2) #213 Psychological Impacts on Physical Performance: Lowering the Effort: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube

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#189 Oliver Foran: Mount Everest World Record (Sea Level to Summit), Losing his Mum 16 & Finding His Why: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube

#165 The Psychology of Finding your Why?: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube

#160 Andy Buchanan: Finding Purpose In Running: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube

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Four days after our baby was born, I ran my version of the Sydney Marathon. It took me over four hours. Three weeks later I lined up in Berlin to run a sub 3:30. The only difference was how much I cared about the outcome.
In this episode I get into why the effort we're willing to give changes from one race to the next. Jack Brehm and motivational intensity theory. Three weeks away from my family. Oliver Foran on doing it for something bigger than himself. Fear, and proving it to yourself. The shallow end and the deep end of the pool. What happened at 33 kilometres. A mate's line about wanting and paying. And a mountain you might not need to climb to the top of.
Part one, The Wall Is In Your Head, and part two, Lowering the Effort, are both out now.
This podcast is supported by Denza. Thanks to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.denzagoldcoast.com.au/">DENZA Gold Coast</a>&nbsp;for getting behind the show.
Start with parts one and two:
Why do we Quit? (Part 1) #209 Psychological Impacts on Physical Performance: The Wall Is In Your Head:&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1vjem9tGRp2wpcH0ZRD5vd">Spotify</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-do-we-quit-part-1-209-psychological-impacts-on/id1695873736?i=1000791053980&amp;uo=4">Apple Podcasts</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGbqxvtKnG0">YouTube</a>
Why do we Quit? (Part 2) #213 Psychological Impacts on Physical Performance: Lowering the Effort:&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/5DUKYVaggN8nYA5IekjkwW">Spotify</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-do-we-quit-part-2-213-psychological-impacts-on/id1695873736?i=1000796061621&amp;uo=4">Apple Podcasts</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itLSAGOZH-U">YouTube</a>
For more just like this:
#189 Oliver Foran: Mount Everest World Record (Sea Level to Summit), Losing his Mum 16 &amp; Finding His Why:&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/4O5VmW8t9fxdOt67ovlTtZ">Spotify</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/189-oliver-foran-mount-everest-world-record-sea-level/id1695873736?i=1000773687482&amp;uo=4">Apple Podcasts</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAn_PIUoa2w">YouTube</a>
#165 The Psychology of Finding your Why?:&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2uV8aflV7u68sVx4tVcC1f">Spotify</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/165-the-psychology-of-finding-your-why/id1695873736?i=1000755713590&amp;uo=4">Apple Podcasts</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoWY5ujn_h8">YouTube</a>
#160 Andy Buchanan: Finding Purpose In Running:&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6oOjl3thEZkq3DTNOjQbQ4">Spotify</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/160-andy-buchanan-finding-purpose-in-running/id1695873736?i=1000752259240&amp;uo=4">Apple Podcasts</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIsHmMOs2dg">YouTube</a>
Listen and subscribe:&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4L7zyEBXeNYBDK4rRjBK0K">Spotify</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/keegan-and-company/id1695873736">Apple Podcasts</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Keeganandcompany">YouTube</a>
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Ever wondered what drives the world’s top athletes beyond the scoreboard?

Former professional NRL player Keegan Hipgrave uncovers the untold truths about mental health, resilience, and redefining success - one candid conversation at a time.

Ever wondered what drives the world&rsquo;s top athletes beyond the scoreboard?
Former professional NRL player Keegan Hipgrave uncovers the untold truths about mental health, resilience, and redefining success - one candid conversation at a time.