Mindset for runners

Joe Ward has done it again, winning the Australian 24 hour ultra marathon championships in Coburg, Victoria. I am delighted to have Joe on the podcast for the 3rd time to learn more about his mindset and how he has become a consistent winner of Australia's most prestigious ultra marathons. We unpack Joe's mindset even deeper in this episode, and learn more about his work with High Performance Mindset Coach, Claudine Chicheportiche. To connect with Joe on Instagram - @ultrajoew https://www.instagram.com/ultrajoew/ Contact Joe for 2 weeks of free online running coaching, or join Joe and the group for his 12 minute weekday bodyweight workouts. To get on the shortlist for Claudine's exclusive 6 week 'Create Your Winning Mindset Course' (which hasn't been released to the public yet), email Claudine directly at: [email protected] with the subject line "VIP shortlist" This is your opportunity to get to work with Claudine before she becomes so famous and sought after that none of us will be able to get access to her or afford to work with her. Take the leap and contact Claudine now - seriously - I wouldn't be the Coast to Kosci 2022 champion if I hadn't taken a chance and contacted her.

How to use your mind when running lap events, out and back courses, long ultras or on your daily run. This episode is full of practical tips you can use to improve your performance and enjoyment of races that have laps, eg. track events, last person standing or out and backs such as park run or cross country. Follow Mark Upton and his Dad, Brian, on their upcoming Bravehearts 777 marathon event: https://fundraise.bravehearts.org.au/event/777marathon23/home https://fundraise.bravehearts.org.au/fundraisers/markupton/777national2023 Link to Claudine Chi's website: https://www.claudinechi.com/ Brent Ford's Podcast - 'Peak2Soon' https://open.spotify.com/episode/3n01pSdpd2e4Zaq2ueqSeD Follow me: www.robmason.run Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089043347091 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robmasonruns/

I am thrilled to have Courtney Pratt as a guest on the podcast this week. Courtney is a mother of 3 small children, a Regional Manager of more than 100 staff in a busy and demanding industry, and an elite runner. In this episode you will learn the strategies and mindsets Courtney uses to balance and excel across work, personal life and running. I hope you leave this episode as inspired as I am after speaking with Courtney. www.robmason.run Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089043347091 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robmasonruns/

One of the simplest and most impactful ways to improve performance is by learning to control and master your self talk. This episode will help you understand the different types of self talk, and then use it to help your running and training. It is packed with examples of self talk used by athletes so you can start using a new self talk plan on your next run. Link to rowing video from episode: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=181354699664137 www.robmason.run Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089043347091 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robmasonruns/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/robmasonruns

This is one of my favourite topics in psychology and mental skills training. Learn how to shift your mind from being in a 'threat' state to a 'challenge' state so you can perform at a higher level in training, at work, or in life. In this episode you will learn a variety of mental skills to help you become aware of when you have shifted into an unhelpful emotional state for training or competing, how to shift it, and more importantly, how to understand yourself on a deeper level. www.robmason.run Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089043347091 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robmasonruns/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/robmasonruns TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@robmasonruns?_t=8Z7N9pGnvY9&_r=1 Fundraiser for Westmead Children's Hospital Burns Unit: www.400in4.org

Learn how to build your Athletic Identity to help you unlock your potential as a runner, triathlete or in any field of performance. In the 2 races immediately after Iearnt this stuff, it skyrocketed my performance and I had a 2nd place followed by a 1st place finish. You may have other goals other than coming first - but if you apply the tools in this episode, your performance and enjoyment WILL improve. Find me on the socials: Facebook link https://www.facebook.com/rob.mason.5205?mibextid=LQQJ4d Instagram https://www.instagram.com/robmasonruns/ Twitter https://twitter.com/robmasonruns

In this interview you'll learn the mindset preparation I did that lead to my win at the 240km Coast to Kosciuscko ultramarathon and execute the best performance in my 13 years of running ultras. I sit down with KPMG consultant, Personal Performance Coach, athlete and friend Bex Vandenburg to help me capture it all so that you can apply it to your running and life. My Facebook - Rob Mason Runs https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089043347091 Links to my mindset coach, Claudine Chi's, website and Instagram: www.claudinechi.com www.instagram.com/claudine.mindsetcoach/ A short movie about this year's Coast to Kosci made by the talented Filmmaker Pete Davies: https://vimeo.com/782225369/0d3ab3e511 A movie from the 2013 Coast to Kosci also made by Pete Davies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8B0do3izqo

In this special episode, Mark shares his journey from being a non-runner in 2016 to running for 24 hours on a treadmill attempting to break a world record only 6 years later. His adventures in dreaming up huge challenges, and the way he brings people together in a truly amazing story. I hope Mark's story of how he started running, and what he has done since will inspire you as much as it has me.

In this second interview with Joe Ward, we dive deeper into his approach to ultra running. We hear about Joe's experience representing Australia at the Asia and Oceanic 24 hr Championships in Bangalore, India, and learn more about his mindset, how he prepares for races, and his outlook on life. You can also go back and listen to the first interview with Joe - episode 12. I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did. Rob [email protected]

Part 2 of a 3 part series on practical ways to avoid giving yourself pre-race anxiety. In episode 19 I explained all of the ways that I 'do' or have done pre-race anxiety, and in this episode I dive into strategies you can use to reduce or eliminate pre-race anxiety for yourself. Please send questions, feedback, ideas for future episodes, or just love to: [email protected] With gratitude, Rob

In the last episode, (#19) I unpacked 20 different ways to create feelings of anxiety before a race. Over these next 3 episodes, I'll be sharing practical strategies to help you deal with each of the 20 ways, so you can reduce or destroy your pre-race anxiety altogether. Please send questions, feedback or love to: [email protected]

It's a strange title for an episode - but in this episode I teach you all of the ways I do, or have done pre-race anxiety in the past so that you can identify how you may also do the same. If we can understand and build the self-awareness that pre - race anxiety is something that we 'do', as opposed to something that happens to us, then we can build strategies for how to overcome it. I hope that by me baring my soul on this episode, I can help you to understand and address any pre-race anxiety that you may have (or do!).

Part 2 of the interview with Jay Gaffey. Make sure you listen to the previous episode - Part 1 of the interview first! There is so much gold in this interview with Jay. I know you will learn something from Jay that will help you with your mindset for training, racing and life. I certainly did! A big shout out to; Jay's coach, Jodie, her amazing support crew, the crew's support crew, and everyone who supported Jay in this unbelievable race! What a team you are!

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 Please send feedback, request for podcast topics and comments to: [email protected]

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. Please send ideas for future podcast topics, your feedback or for more information: [email protected]

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. To express interest in the upcoming workshops, email Rob: [email protected]

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. [email protected]

This episode is especially for you if you are heading down to the Husky Running Festival this weekend. The audio takes you through your goals, intention, self talk and a quick race visualisation to help you prepare for the adventure ahead.

Learn how to put your focus on the only things that really matter as you run - the things you can control.

This episode helps you unpack the stories your brain invents out of the signals you get from your body while you run.

An overview of the mental strategies and techniques I use in my ultra running. In this episode I share the techniques I use. I want to thank all of the people who have taught me this stuff over the years. I only share stuff that I’ve tried and tested. I know there’s so much out there and I hope the things I share with you in this episode help you take your running to the next level.

Recorded live on a run, this episode teaches you how to run mindfully and uses cues that you can learn and use in your day to day running. Come for a run with Rob as he takes you through internal and external methods to stay present, in the moment and run with mindfulness.