Have you wondered how some runners could just turn on that switch during a race to take it to the next level?   Have you struggled with finding your mental toughness during your races?   Do you have an upcoming marathon and want to learn about some mental running strategies?   Then you are in the right place with sub 3 hour marathoner Paul Devillo who shared some great actionable strategies for you to take into your next marathon!   Paul is a well accomplished masters marathon runner who only started running in his 40’s!   In this episode, Paul covers race preparation and tips you can implement during different stages of your race to improve your mental fortitude and hit that PR you always wanted!   Some of the questions, I asked Paul were: How much of a marathon is mental?   What does it take mentally to run a marathon?   How do you mentally prepare for a marathon?   How do you push yourself past your limits during a marathon? (any mental secrets or tips you have for our listeners)   How has your training changed since you turned 50?   Additional content relating to mindset can be found in Episode 55- The Mental Side of Running with Coaches Whitney and Cat   https://sparkyourtraining.com/the-mental-side-of-running-with-coach-whitney-and-coach-cat/   Get my interview with Paul on his YouTube channel on the 5 Tips for Strong & Healthy Training here: https://youtu.be/esO2pZdtKS4 Connect with Paul DeVillo: DevRunner on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGG-PKUI9ove5qAgc4Ur3LA Instagram: @thedevrunner https://www.instagram.com/thedevrunner/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/7577111?oq=paul%20 Sponsored By...  This episode is brought to you by UCAN! Click here and use code HEALTHYRUNNER for 20% off your entire UCAN order!  Learn more about how SuperStarch unlocks and sustains optimal output, reducing fatigue without spikes or crashes and is backed by science. We’ve got a special offer for you where you can save 20% by using the code HEALTHYRUNNER.  Just head to: https://ucan.co/share/duane.scotti/ and use the code HEALTHYRUNNER at checkout to save 20%!  Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster?     Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program.  Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry.  Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life.   If you’re interested in learning more, we’ve got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are.  Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching   Connect with Dr. Duane:   Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel duane@sparkyourtraining.com www.sparkhealthyrunner.com   Listen & Subscribe:   Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website