Mental toughness is a prized mental fitness skill among endurance runners. And Lisa Tamati, one of New Zealand’s best endurance athletes, shows that it helps in all areas of life.
As athletes, we intentionally put ourselves in mentally …
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff on Managing Fear and Reframing Adversity
What would you do differently if you knew that your biggest growth opportunities are during times of adversity?
We all strive for a perfect race, a successful career, a happy family – that’s where you want to be. …
Mindset Traps: How Runners Mentally Self-Sabotage
When I first started running, the abilities of better runners simply stunned me. Their physical prowess was impressive, but their mental fitness was profound.
As an eager 14-year old on my high school’s cross country team, I barely ever …
Master Your Mental Game with Pro Sports Psychologist Justin Su’a
We’re all seeking an edge in our running to reach new levels of ability. Today we’re exploring powerful ways to help you train your mind – and reach the final frontiers of your performance.
Mental fitness is much like …
Mental Toughness Training: The Allure of Mastering Your Mindset
In high school, my indoor track coach always told our team to “get out of your comfort zones!” This valuable mental toughness training always reminded us that racing is certainly not comfortable…
Ain’t nobody clipping me at the line!…
Mental Skills Spotlight: How Adam Became Mentally Strong
Runners are always focused on training their bodies with long runs, workouts, and strength training. But why don’t we formally train our minds and develop our mental skills?
Building mental skills and prioritizing our mindset may sound out …
Performance Psychology for Runners with Dr. Justin Ross
Performance psychology for runners promises to turbocharge your training so you’re able to get the most out of your body on race day. But how does this field of psych relate to endurance running?
Looking back over my running …
2020: The Year of Mastering Your Mindset
Happy 2020! Welcome to the Year of Mastering Your Mindset – when we focus on our mental fitness and develop the confidence, focus, and mental toughness to reach our biggest running goals.
Before we explore our new theme for …
A Confession About 2019: Why There Was No “Year Of”…
Every year on Strength Running, I announce a theme that helps us focus on a particular topic throughout the year. But that didn’t happen last year…
This is a tradition that goes back to the very beginning of Strength …
Can I Help You Build Your Mental Fitness?
Running is a physically demanding sport – there’s no question about that. But your success is just as driven by your mental strength as well as your physical prowess.
A foundation of mental fitness helps you push through tough …
Jason is a 2:39 marathoner, USATF-
