EP. 219 - How to Chunk Up Your Next Race with Sports Psychology Coach, Emily Saul (Replay)

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This episode features a discussion with Sports Psychology Coach Emily Saul on mental strategies for marathon runners, focusing on the technique of chunking up a race.

Join us for a deep dive into the mental strategies that can help you conquer the marathon. In this episode, we sit down with Sports Psychology Coach, Emily Saul, to discuss the importance of chunking up a race. We explore why this technique is crucial for marathon runners, how to break down the distance into manageable segments, and the mental strategies needed to stay focused and motivated throughout the race. Key topics covered: The benefits of chunking up a race Strategies for breaking down the marathon distance Pacing techniques for marathon runners Overcoming self-doubt and staying motivated The importance of process vs. outcome goals Using chunking strategies in training Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or just starting your training journey, this episode will provide you with valuable insights and practical tips to help you achieve your marathon goals. Connect with Emily over ⁠email⁠ , ⁠website⁠ , or ⁠IG⁠ ! Listen on: ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠Youtube Music⁠ Connect with us: ⁠elevateyourrunning.com⁠ ⁠Elevateyourrunning⁠ and ⁠sayrahrunshappy⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review! Share your thoughts on how coaching has impacted your…

People in this episode

Host: Sara Manderscheid

Guest: Emily Saul

Topics covered

• sports psychology
• marathon training
• mental strategies
• chunking technique
• motivation
• pacing techniques

Keywords

• chunking
• marathon
• sports psychology
• mental strategies
• motivation
• pacing
• self-doubt

Sponsors

Dynamic Runner, Senita Athletics, Cheribundi

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dynamic Runner, Senita Athletics, Cheribundi

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