In Part 1 of this 2 part interview with triathlete Jay Gaffey, we unpack her training, mindset and journey to the truly epic Ultraman Triathlon, a 3 day endurance event comprising of a 10km twin, 421km ride and 84km run. Her build up was less than ideal, with a significant fall on the bike 2 weeks out leaving her unable to run and questioning whether she could do the event at all.

Learn how Jay and her amazing support crew took her from wondering if she could actually complete the distance, to winning the event and being the 2022 Ultraman Australia Champion.

This episode will help you identify and bring out your strengths as a runner and hopefully as a human being as well. Focusing on and developing our strengths is how we build confidence, contribute to others more, and find our place in the world.

'People don't change that much. Don't waste time trying to put in what was left out, try to draw out what was left in. That is hard enough.' Marcus Buckingham.

This episode will help you understand how the mindset you have about your goals can cause anxiety or excitement. I'll share a fast and effective way to help you break through pre race or performance anxiety and boost your confidence.

Learn how to control and direct your attention and focus as you run. In this episode you'll learn practical ways to shift your attention as you train, to help you get faster, feel better, and enjoy your run more.

If you are wanting to build better habits in your life, then there is something in this episode to help you create them.

We draw on research from a number of world leading experts to learn how to create habits and make them last. At the end of the episode, we do a practical of how to build a 'running habit' and throw all of the tools and techniques we learn at the habit to help it become automatic for you.

If you take away just one of the many practical tools from this episode, it will help you. Enjoy!

Rob

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In this episode we unpack the mindset and philosophy of Joe Ward - the current champion of the 240km Coast to Kosciuszko ultramarathon. Joe was recently selected to represent Australia in the 24 hour ultramarathon team. He holds the fastest known time running from Brisbane to Sydney and is one of Australia's best ultra runners.

Contact Joe:

https://www.instagram.com/ultrajoew/

http://manlybeachrunningclub.com

This episode will give you an overview of 9 different goal setting methods and will help you to find one that you can use for your next event or life goal. Rob dives into the history of goal setting and offers alternatives to the SMART goal setting method.

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Examining the beliefs we hold about ourselves can be a powerful way to unlock our potential. This episode will help you uncover hidden beliefs that may be holding you back from being the athlete you want to be.

Learn how to create your own mindset plan for your next event.

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Mindset Preparation for Geelong 70.3 including:

The difference between an A Race and B Race

What to do with pre-race fears and anxiety  

Self-Talk

Goals vs Expectations

Email Rob to get a free Geelong Prep Race Document to help you get your mind ready for your upcoming race.

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