Train Your Brain Like an Elite Distance Runner with These Tips (encore run)

What can we learn from the mental strength abilities of the highest performing athletes in the world? What do they do that we don’t? And more importantly, how can we learn to have the mental strength of a champion in our own lives? Let’s find out. Welcome to the Planted Runner. I’m Coach Claire Bartholic and my mission is to help you improve your running, your mindset, and your life with science-backed training and plant-based nutrition. On today’s show, we’re going to have a conversation with applied positive psychologist Shannon Thompson. She works with elite pro athletes around the world and the Division 1 running teams at Northern Arizona State University. We’ll go over: The most common limiting beliefs runners have that zap performance Her favorite methods for getting through the toughest part of a race, and How to overcome doubts to build the self-confidence of a champion This conversation was an absolute delight to have and I really can’t wait for you to hear the amazing tips Shannon shares to elevate your mental strength today. Be sure to reach out to me on Instagram @theplantedrunner after you listen to this and let me know which one will be most helpful to you. If you need more help, you can order my book The Planted Runner: Running Your Best With Plant-Based Nutrition wherever you get books or request a copy from your local library. LINKS: If you’d like help directly from me, you can check out my freebies, personal coaching, and sign up for my PR Team at https://www.theplantedrunner.com/link . Water purifier from AquaTru: Receive 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! Just go to www.aquatruwater.com and enter code “PLANTEDRUNNER“ at checkout. NOURIFY PLUS from PREVINEX: Simply the highest quality, best tasting plant-based protein powder you can buy. If you are ready to simplify your nutrition and optimize your fueling, you can try Nourify for 15% off the regular price with my code PR15. That’s PR15 at previnex.com. https://www.previnex.com/shop-now/nourify-plus-shakes RECENT REVIEWS: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Thank you “Wonderful podcast thank you for sharing your knowledge it’s golden! I enjoy learning from you and your guests.” Faye Aydin ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Inspiring story “Thanks for sharing your inspiring story. Listened to it three days before my race. Really feel encouraged and strong.” Kate CJ Lin ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Love the content “I’m a new runner and listening to the topics on this podcast, especially the ones related to injury and impacts of running on mental state is so helpful! Thank you, I hope to gain more marathon training tips!” Jay-runs Music Credits: Music from Uppbeat