Using Mental Preparation To Perform at Your Best with Bence Kelemen

Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant 📄🔍 Episode Summary: In this episode of the Run Smarter Podcast , we delve into the fascinating world of mental preparation with Bence Kelemen, a PhD candidate at the Hungarian University of Sports Sciences and national-level 800m runner. Bence recently published groundbreaking research exploring mental preparation in runners, highlighting gender differences, competition levels, and psychological training effects on performance. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The Role of Mental Preparation: How mental training can enhance performance and why it’s as important as physical preparation. Key Findings from Bence’s Research: Gender differences in self-talk strategies, the importance of mental readiness, and why recreational runners can mentally prepare as effectively as elite athletes. Practical Takeaways for Everyday Runners: Pre-Race: Techniques to calm pre-competition nerves, like diaphragmatic breathing and box breathing. During the Race: Strategies like visualization, breaking the race into smaller sections, and positive self-talk to overcome fatigue and mental barriers. Post-Race Reflection: The value of journaling to analyze performance, learn from challenges, and maintain long-term motivation. Why Mental Preparation Isn’t Just for Performance: How these techniques can boost your enjoyment of running and keep you passionate about the sport. Resources and Links: Research Access: Members can find Bence’s paper on mental preparation in the Run Smarter research database (December 2024 folder). Breathing Techniques: Try box breathing or diaphragmatic breathing for stress management. Connect with Bence: Website & Research Gate Don’t Miss This Episode If: You’ve ever struggled with race-day jitters or mental fatigue during a run. You want to learn proven strategies to sharpen your mental game. You’re curious about the science behind how your mind impacts your running performance. 🎧 Listen now to transform your mental preparation and take your running to the next level! For MORE Run Smarter Resources 🏃‍♂️📚 - Including Free Injury Prevention Courses 🩹🎓 - The Run Smarter Book 📖 - Access to Research Papers 📄🔍 - & Ways to Work with Brodie 🤝👟 👉 CLICK HERE! 🎉✨