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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?
How to Build Emotional Strength as a Runner (Without Even Trying)
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Running isn’t just about putting in the miles. It’s about learning how to navigate discomfort, push through challenges, and stay steady when things get tough. That takes more than physical endurance. It takes emotional strength.
How Your Mindset Can Make or Break Your Running Performance
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Have you ever told yourself, “I’m just not a strong runner,” or “I always fall apart in the last few miles”? If so, you might be experiencing a self-fulfilling prophecy—a belief that shapes your actions in a way that makes it come true.
Trick Your Brain Into Loving Your Runs
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Running isn’t just physical — it’s neurological. Coach Croft breaks down how to “trick” your brain into loving your runs using science-backed mental strategies that rewire effort, increase flow, and make running genuinely feel good again.
Managing Pre-Race Anxiety: How I Help My Athletes Navigate the Mental Side of Peak Training
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Learn how to manage pre-race anxiety during peak training. Coach Croft shares mindset strategies, visualization tools, and real-world coaching insights to help runners channel nerves into confident race-day performance.