Mental Strategies for Smarter Running
From Sassquad Trail Runners by Sassquad Trail Runners
April 16, 2026 · 52 min
About this episode
The episode discusses mental strategies for improving trail running performance through a webinar led by Sarah Strong.
Join us on Wednesday, April 15th at 7:00 PM ET for our free webinar on Mental Strategies for Smarter Running. In this webinar, The Trail Therapist Sarah Strong, LCSW , will explore practical strategies to enhance your trail performance, including how to manage distractions, engage in complex thinking while on the trail, and apply mental skills to your training. You will also walk through a sample training plan, using a couple of techniques at a time, integrating mind-body connection, and scaling exercises to assess effectiveness. This webinar is ideal for trail runners looking to develop actionable strategies and practice them ahead of future runs!
People in this episode
Guest: Sarah Strong
Topics covered
- mental strategies
- trail running
- performance enhancement
- distraction management
- training techniques
Keywords
- mental strategies
- trail performance
- distractions
- training plan
- mind-body connection
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