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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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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.

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The Hidden Biases That Might Be Holding You Back as a Runner

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If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “I’m just not built for speed” or “I can’t keep up with runners younger than me,” you might be dealing with more than just self-doubt.

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The Power of Positive Mantras: Why What You Say Matters More Than You Think

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In this post, we explore how the language we use in our mantras can impact our mindset and performance. Using negative phrasing like "don't give up" can unintentionally reinforce the very thing we’re trying to avoid. Instead, positive affirmations like “keep going” focus on the actions we want to take, helping us stay motivated and clear-headed. Ready to work on shifting your mindset? Let’s dive in together and craft the perfect approach to achieving your goals.

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