Mindset for runners

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!

Join us in this captivating episode of the Mindset for Runners podcast - an enlightening conversation with the remarkable Kate Pippos. Discover how Kate blends the worlds of running and yoga to unlock true potential, find solace, and foster a deep sense of connection in life.

From her early beginnings in cross-country racing to her profound experiences in yoga, Kate shares her journey of discipline, devotion, and the art of letting go. She talks about the intrinsic motivation to run, overcoming physical and mental challenges, and the invaluable lessons learned along the way. Kate also discusses her intriguing exploration of both the spiritual and physical aspects of running, offering insights that transcend the track.

Whether you're a seasoned runner or new to the practice, this episode offers inspiration and practical advice to embrace the transformative power of running and yoga. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Kate's unique perspective and her approach to mindfulness and presence in athletic pursuits.

Chris Beavon is one of ultra runnings most beautiful souls. Chris balances his training with working full-time and having a young family. In this episode Chris shares practical advice and lessons of how he improved his Coast to Kosci 2023 time by more than 7 hours in the following year. 

You will learn how to work on your Nutrition, Training and Mindset as well as race preparation to improve and enjoy your running more. 

I hope you enjoy this awesome interview with the amazing Chris Beavon.

Mark Hoult is the first Australian to complete a double Everesting Challenge on foot. Mark is a father of 4 who takes on big challenges to test his limits and see what he can achieve. An accomplished ultra runner, Mark set this massive goal for many reasons, including raising $16,000 for The Cancer Council, a charity with deep meaning for Mark. He also inspired many people along the way, including me.

This weekend (15th February 2025) Mark is going after another huge goal, taking on the Tarawera 100 mile race in New Zealand.

In this interview you'll take a deep dive into Mark's mindset, training and philosophy. I know you'll find something in this interview to help you with your running and maybe even how you look at life.

I hope you love this interview with the incredible Mark Hoult as much as I do.

Link to the video about Mark's Double Everesting Challenge:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=SQuwyVPBDVg

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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.

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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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