hustle.run.thrive. blog — mental toughness

You Don’t Need More Motivation. You Need to Train Your Brain.

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Train your brain to stop hitting the brakes when things get hard. Learn how the Central Governor limits your performance and download my free 30-Day Checklist to rewire your mental toughness.

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How Books Have Helped Me Rewire My Mindset as an Athlete

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Discover how books on resilience, belief systems, healing, and performance have shaped my mindset as an athlete and coach. Learn how you can use these same lessons to rewire your own mental approach to sport and life.

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The Butterfly Effect and Endowed Progress: Powerful Forces for Your Running Journey

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Understanding and applying the endowed progress effect and the butterfly effect in your training can change the way you approach your running goals. It’s not just about the big milestones or race times—it’s about recognizing the power of small, consistent efforts.

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Managing Race Day Anxiety: How to Stay Calm When It Matters Most

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As your goal race approaches, it’s natural to feel a bit of anxiety creeping in. Your training is peaking, you’ve put in the hard work, and now the weight of it all can start to feel a little overwhelming.

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9 Hidden Psychology Hacks to Boost Your Running Performance

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Most runners focus on physical training—hitting the right mileage, nailing their workouts, dialing in their nutrition. But what if I told you there are powerful psychological effects at play in your training and racing that most people (and even most coaches) aren’t tapping into?

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