Gratitude journaling helped Julie Uychiat run 250 km in the Sahara

“If you start focusing on what’s positive around you, it’s amazing how it helps your mindset.”

Julie Uychiat isn’t your average runner—she’s conquered the Sahara Desert, completing 250 kilometers over six days, and in 2023, she took on the World Marathon Challenge, running 7 marathons in 7 countries in 7 straight days. In a bonus episode of the Go Hard Girls podcast, Julie opens up about the unexpected tool that keeps her going strong: journaling. Through gratitude journaling, she’s found a practice that not only centers her mind but also elevates her performance.

For Julie, taking time each morning to reflect in her journal has become a powerful ritual.

“Gratitude journaling doesn’t have to be anything big,” she shares. “It’s just the fact you woke up, you’re not in pain, or whatever it is that you’re grateful for.”

This simple practice helped her develop a positive mindset—one that pushed her to keep going, even in the world’s toughest conditions.

Julie’s story inspires others to embrace gratitude as a tool for mental resilience and achievement. Her message is clear: a strong, positive mindset can be as important as physical training when it comes to achieving big goals. Tune in to hear Julie’s incredible journey and learn how a daily gratitude practice can help you go the distance.