Unlock Your Resilience: Beyond Toughness in Running

About this episode

Rob Mason discusses the importance of resilience in running, offering strategies to overcome mental challenges.

Welcome to the Mindset for Runners podcast, where we explore the mental tools and mindsets that assist athletes in pushing through challenging moments in races. In this episode, Rob shares invaluable insights into handling the toughest parts of running by exploring the power of resilience over mere toughness.Drawing from a wealth of sports psychology resources and expert opinions, discover strategies to manage your inner "chimp brain," reframe your perception of effort, and utilize powerful self-talk. Whether you're tackling an ultra-marathon or improving your daily running routine, learn how to bend, adapt, and overcome mental hurdles.Embrace techniques from Leslie Patterson, Matt Fitzgerald, and more to redefine how you perceive pain and fatigue. Create your alter ego, shrink your world during trials, and draw on your purpose to keep moving forward.Join the community at robmasonruns.com.au for more empowering content and to connect with fellow mindset-focused runners. Enjoy this episode and harness the insights to enhance your racing mindset!

People in this episode

Host: Rob Mason

Topics covered

• resilience
• sports psychology
• mental toughness
• self-talk
• running strategies

Keywords

• resilience
• toughness
• running
• sports psychology
• self-talk
• mental hurdles
• pain perception

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