Tips – Dealing With Setbacks – Alex McMunn

Life is too short and setbacks are inevitable. As human beings’ setbacks are common, but knowing how to move forward from a setback or better still, take advantage of the situation we find ourselves in. For an ultra-runner, a setback is not part of the kit list. The way this year has gone for many, will have felt as if they have lost a year in regards to completing races and all that trained on preparation for the event. With race after race being cancelled due to Covid 19, personal circumstances have changed or injury’s that keep re-surfacing, something I have been familiar with over the last few years. I have learnt the art and the skill of being patient and using my time wisely to propel myself forwards to conquer these hurdles.