In this episode we learn how tension is the enemy of efficient running and how we can use our mindset to relax as we run, resulting in better running economy and above all, enjoying our running more.

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Summary of the research paper mentioned in this episode:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1469029217303461

Lawrence van Lingen's website:

https://www.lawrencevanlingen.com/

In the final episode for 2024 I take you through a series of questions to help you review your year of running and set up your 2025.

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Once you join the community you'll get free access to our upcoming online workshop - 'A Runner's Guide to Owning Your 2025' on January 16th - plus you'll be a part of an amazing group of likeminded awesome people helping each other to achieve our goals.

I was lucky to be on the course doing the commentary for the recent 240km Coast to Kosciuscko ultra marathon. 

This episode is a list of lessons and insights I have put together from watching the race so that you can learn and apply them to your next run.

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I am thrilled to have Maree Connor on the podcast for the second time. Maree recently returned from running the iconic Spartathlon Ultramarathon - a 246km journey from Athens to Sparta along the route run by Pheidippides, an ancient Athenian long distance runner, who in 490 BC, before the battle of Marathon, was sent to Sparta to seek help in the war between the Greeks and the Persians.

Maree has achieved so much in this sport in such a few short years, and has established herself as one of Australia’s best ultramarathon runners. A 2 x time Australian representative, Maree has a long list of achievements including 2 x wins at the Brisbane Trail Ultra 100 miler, 2 x wins at Coast to Kosciusko 240km, 3rd place Badwater 135 mile (including being the 10th faster female ever to finish Badwater) and so much more.

Listen to the 1st interview with Maree here:

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/mindset-for-runners/id1593071800?i=1000636354502

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In this episode I unpack the events of a recent 100 mile (162km) race so you can apply the lessons and improve your mindset leading into your next race - whatever distance it may be.

I ran the Hume and Hovell 100 Miler last weekend and will share the mindset strategies and techniques I drew on leading up to and during the race.

Join me for a free live webinar on running mindset on 23rd October 2023. Simply email me at [email protected] to reserve a spot.

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Grant 'Gilesy' Giles is a highly respected and sought after high-performance coach. He brings a unique combination of technical coaching skills with a deep psychological and hypnotherapy aspect to help his athlete reach and maximise their potential.

A former professional triathlete, Gilesy draws on his years of competitive triathlon experience and blend it with his studies in psychotherapy, hypnotherapy and profound wisdom. 

I hope you love this interview with Gilesy as much as I loved spending this hour with him. It's an episode I will listen to many times.

I highly recommend you follow Gilesy through his website, where you can sign up for his amazing, thought provoking articles, or follow him on Instagram or Facebook to get daily doses of his wisdom to help you with your training and life.

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In this episode we delve into the essential elements that make up a successful running mindset plan.

Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or just getting into running, having the right mental framework can make all the difference in achieving your goals and enjoying the journey.

We'll break down the key components of a running mindset plan, including:

Goal Setting

Self-Talk

Understanding Yourself

Mental Imagery

Emotional Management

Routine and Consistency

Resilience Building

Bringing out your best running performance, and more.

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Having a clear goal is a key step in mindset work for running. Having a personal running mission statement is the next level in linking your next run to a bigger purpose.

In this episode we explore what a running mission statement is and how you can create one to understand the deeper meaning behind why you run.  It is another way that running can be the vehicle to unlock more of your potential and power and help those around you as well.

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Stephen Redfern is one of Australia's greatest ultra runners. After finding his place in ultra running in 2014, he burst onto the scene, regularly winning or podiuming in the biggest races in Australia.

A multiple time Australian 24 hour representative, Stephen's running has evolved from 100km and 100 mile races to multi day races, including the coveted Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3100 mile race in New York.

His love of ultra running doesn't stop with competing. Stephen is the Secretary of AUTRA (Australian Ultra and Trail Runners Association) and the race director of the Southern Sydney 24 hour ultra. 

I hope you enjoy this insightful and inspiring interview with Stephen Redfern.

Southern Sydney 24 hour Ultra:

https://southernsydney24hourultra.com.au/

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Brent Ford is an ultra runner, AFL player, the News Director for a radio network in Canberra, and the host of the popular Peak2soon podcast.

In part 1 of this inspiring interview with Brent, we learn how seeing 140.8kg on the scales was the catalyst for Brent to start running. Listen to his mindset as he navigates the journey to running ultramarathons, how he deals with setbacks, and the people who help him along the way.

peak2soon podcast:

https://peak2soonpod.buzzsprout.com/

Brent's Blog:

https://peak2soon.substack.com/

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