These daily decisions, or what Mr Brockmann calls "receipts", may seem like quirky habits but they are actually the building blocks of an unbreakable mindset. "If I only ran on the days I felt motivated to run, I wouldn't run very much," Mr Brockmann said. you're going to fall back on your word and you're going to try and find the easy way out," Mr Brockmann said. This relentless dedication to growing through discomfort has led Mr Brockmann to profound mental spaces during his gruelling ultramarathons. Picture by Keegan CarrollWhen embarking on massive runs, Mr Brockmann pushes his body until he reaches a deep flow state.