#128: How to Overcome Race Nerves and Anxiety with Jude Brewer
About this episode
Jude Brewer discusses overcoming race nerves and anxiety to enhance athletic performance.
Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration, and Heavenly Heat Saunas for sponsoring this video! Get 15% off your first order of Precision Fuel & Hydration at https://visit.pfandh.com/thextramilest2026 | Get 6% off your sauna with code FLO at https://www.heavenlyheatsaunas.com/discount/FLO Neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and bestselling author Jud Brewer talks about anxiety, race day nerves, flow state, and how to become a stronger, healthier, and happier athlete overall. Watch the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CqD4C-v0P3o Chapters: 0:00 — Jud Brewer on race anxiety, sleep, and flow 1:38 — Precision Hydration Sponsorship 3:15 — Why runners experience race day nerves 6:37 — How uncertainty fuels anxiety before races 7:57 — Anxiety as a negative habit loop 13:04 — How to deal with race week nerves and sleep anxiety 16:05 — Observing thoughts instead of fighting them 19:56 — Heavenly Heat Saunas Sponsorship 21:01 — How noting practice and the senses help runners stay present 24:02 — Forest bathing, awareness, and connecting with nature 29:25 — Why trail running encourages presence 32:03 — Gratitude, prayer, and rewiring the nervous system 37:45 — How relaxed running calms the mind…
People in this episode
Host: Floris Gierman
Guest: Jude Brewer
Topics covered
- race anxiety
- mental health
- flow state
- athlete performance
- running tips
Sponsors
Precision Fuel & Hydration, Heavenly Heat Saunas
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