
← Everyday Ultra24 aug · 1 u 02 min
How to Build Confidence Through Hard Things, Stop Comparing Yourself, and Run for the Love of It with Natalya Platonova
<p>Natalia's journey into ultrarunning is anything but ordinary. After winning <em>The Circle</em> and serving in the British Army, she found herself taking on some of the world’s toughest stage races—including Marathon des Sables as her first ultra. </p><p>Today you'll learn how ultrarunning can teach us about resilience, self-trust, preparation, and learning to be comfortable with the unknown. From approaching a brutal race with limited running experience to stepping away from the pressure of social media and performance, Natalia offers a refreshing perspective on what it means to become a stronger ultra runner without losing the joy that brought you to the sport in the first place.</p><p>You’ll learn:<br>• How to prepare when you don't feel physically ready<br>• The race-planning details ultra runners shouldn't overlook<br>• How to build confidence through difficult experiences<br>• Why comparison can quietly change your relationship with running<br>• How to handle uncertainty when an ultra doesn't go to plan<br>• Why keeping running fun can make you a better athlete</p><p>SHOW LINKS</p><p>Want to be coached by me and my team to crush your next ultramarathon in our 1:1 coaching program? <a href="http://everydayultracoaching.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Book a free call here</a> with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit!</p><p>Want to work with me to crush your next ultramarathon in our group coaching program? Sign up for our group coaching program here:<a href="https://www.theeverydayultra.com/group-coaching" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> https://www.theeverydayultra.com/group-coaching</a></p><p>Follow Joe on IG:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/</a></p><p>Everyday Ultra YouTube Channel:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUelKGeptWZivD6yRIDiupg" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUelKGeptWZivD6yRIDiupg</a></p><p>Try Mount to Coast shoes, designed specifically for ultramarathons, and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA by <a href="https://mounttocoast.com/?sca_ref=10420439.BOhuT7Sq18&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=uppromote&utm_campaign=aff" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">going to the link here</a>.</p><p>Try HYPERLYTE Liquid Performance running nutrition and get 15% off your order when you use code EVERYDAYULTRA at <a href="http://www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.com</a></p><p>Try PlayOn Pain Relief Spray and get 20% off with code EVERY