Tag: Athlete Mindset Coach

Why Don’t We Take a Shot?

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Why don't we take a shot? We miss opportunities in life when we pass on them. Speaking up at work This can be at work, like if we decide to stay quiet in a meeting because you question whether or not what you have to say is valuable information. What if what you have to … Continue reading Why Don’t We Take a Shot? →

What will you do today to Finish Stronger?

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"Finish Stronger" It is one of my daily goals. Finish Stronger comes from having a growth mindset. I aim to finish my day or whatever I have going on stronger than when I started. It allows me strive to do great things without becoming overwhelmed. It navigates me through finding a balance in life and … Continue reading What will you do today to Finish Stronger? →

A Simple Mental Strategy for Finishing Your Run When You Feel Like Quitting

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A simple mental strategy for going further when you feel like quitting a long run is to break it down into chunks. This is a common strategy in ultramarathon running. We can mentally manage a shorter distance, even more so distances we already know that we can go. When you don't feel like completing all … Continue reading A Simple Mental Strategy for Finishing Your Run When You Feel Like Quitting →

Endurance events might help you rewire anxious thoughts and create better habits

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Your anxiety is lying to you. This topic of how helpful endurance events are in helping us manage and rewire anxious thoughts, and also, build better habits has been on my mind for years. I don't know if there is endurance athlete-specific research on this, but we know that running, exercise, and being outdoors is … Continue reading Endurance events might help you rewire anxious thoughts and create better habits →

What Inspired Me to Become an Ultrarunner Mindset Coach?

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"What inspired you to become an ultrarunner mindset coach?" This is a question that I get a lot. The first dozen or so times I had to pause and think about it. "Why did I?" Background Family, friends, and social media friends and followers would ask questions about wanting to try something new in order … Continue reading What Inspired Me to Become an Ultrarunner Mindset Coach? →

Mental Strategies for Tackling a Tempo Run

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https://youtu.be/AJknY2TO47M Thank you for supporting me through my YouTube channel. Tempo runs can seem daunting to tackle because you know the tempo part will be uncomfortable, and if you're like me, you want to nail it, which adds pressure. - Additionally, I did this on the treadmill, which can be mentally challenging in itself. Mentally, … Continue reading Mental Strategies for Tackling a Tempo Run →