Mindset for runners

Your long run isn’t just about building fitness — it’s a masterclass in mental training. In this episode, Rob dives into the mindset tools that make your long runs more purposeful, manageable, and powerful. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why purpose matters (5:17) – discover how giving your long run an “intention” changes everything. The truth about fatigue (8:23) – it’s triggered mentally, not physically, and you can train for it. Chunking strategies (14:00) – how to break down a long run into achievable sections. Self-talk skills (16:58) – practical examples to keep you steady when it gets tough. Running as a test of self (32:36) – why every long run is more than just training. Rob also shares how the Mindset for Runners Community will now help shape the podcast  — so if you’re not yet part of it, now’s the time to jump in. Whether you’re training for a marathon, ultra, or just want to get more from your weekly long run, this episode gives you the mental tools to go further than you thought possible. Join the Mindset For Runners Course, the complete mental skills program designed for everyday runners who want to unlock their potential. As a podcast listener, use the discount code MFRPODCAST at checkout to save 10% on your enrolment. 👉 https://www.robmasonruns.com.au/course

Rob delves into the challenges of overcommitment and how it impacts athletes and their training. He shares personal insights and community experiences to explore why we often say 'yes' to too many tasks and commitments. Listeners will learn about the psychological underpinnings of overcommitment, including fear of missing out and the pressure to be reliable. Rob offers practical strategies to help identify when you're overcommitted and provides tools to manage your commitments effectively, ensuring alignment with personal values and goals. Discover how to implement circuit breakers, the 'Yes-Damn Effect,' and other techniques to maintain balance between training and life's other demands. Join Rob as he encourages listeners to reassess their commitments, make informed decisions, and create more time for intentional training and personal fulfilment. Whether you're juggling family, work, and training, or just seeking a more balanced approach to your passions, this episode offers invaluable insights and practical advice to achieve your true potential. Join the final cohort of the Mindset For Runners Course for 2025 here: https://www.robmasonruns.com.au/course

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the world’s first self-belief mental training program-it’s unlike anything else on the planet. It’s transforming the way I think, train, and run–and you’re getting an exclusive first look with me!  Created by my mindset coach, Claudine Chi–a high-performance mindset coach who has worked with Olympic athletes, world champions, and elite performers–this mental training program is the most transformational habit I’ve ever built, and it takes just 5 minutes a day. Our conversation is packed with insights, practical tools, and self-belief applications you can start using straight away. You won’t want to miss this one! Here's where to get The Athlete's Ultimate Self-Belief Journal: https://www.claudinechi.com/journal/  

Welcome to the Mindset for Runners podcast, where we explore the mental tools and mindsets that assist athletes in pushing through challenging moments in races. In this episode, Rob shares invaluable insights into handling the toughest parts of running by exploring the power of resilience over mere toughness. Drawing from a wealth of sports psychology resources and expert opinions, discover strategies to manage your inner "chimp brain," reframe your perception of effort, and utilize powerful self-talk. Whether you're tackling an ultra-marathon or improving your daily running routine, learn how to bend, adapt, and overcome mental hurdles. Embrace techniques from Leslie Patterson, Matt Fitzgerald, and more to redefine how you perceive pain and fatigue. Create your alter ego, shrink your world during trials, and draw on your purpose to keep moving forward. Join the community at robmasonruns.com.au for more empowering content and to connect with fellow mindset-focused runners. Enjoy this episode and harness the insights to enhance your racing mindset!

Join us in this captivating episode of the Mindset for Runners podcast - an enlightening conversation with the remarkable Kate Pippos. Discover how Kate blends the worlds of running and yoga to unlock true potential, find solace, and foster a deep sense of connection in life. From her early beginnings in cross-country racing to her profound experiences in yoga, Kate shares her journey of discipline, devotion, and the art of letting go. She talks about the intrinsic motivation to run, overcoming physical and mental challenges, and the invaluable lessons learned along the way. Kate also discusses her intriguing exploration of both the spiritual and physical aspects of running, offering insights that transcend the track. Whether you're a seasoned runner or new to the practice, this episode offers inspiration and practical advice to embrace the transformative power of running and yoga. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Kate's unique perspective and her approach to mindfulness and presence in athletic pursuits.

Chris Beavon is one of ultra runnings most beautiful souls. Chris balances his training with working full-time and having a young family. In this episode Chris shares practical advice and lessons of how he improved his Coast to Kosci 2023 time by more than 7 hours in the following year.  You will learn how to work on your Nutrition, Training and Mindset as well as race preparation to improve and enjoy your running more.  I hope you enjoy this awesome interview with the amazing Chris Beavon.  

Mark Hoult is the first Australian to complete a double Everesting Challenge on foot. Mark is a father of 4 who takes on big challenges to test his limits and see what he can achieve. An accomplished ultra runner, Mark set this massive goal for many reasons, including raising $16,000 for The Cancer Council, a charity with deep meaning for Mark. He also inspired many people along the way, including me. This weekend (15th February 2025) Mark is going after another huge goal, taking on the Tarawera 100 mile race in New Zealand. In this interview you'll take a deep dive into Mark's mindset, training and philosophy. I know you'll find something in this interview to help you with your running and maybe even how you look at life. I hope you love this interview with the incredible Mark Hoult as much as I do. Link to the video about Mark's Double Everesting Challenge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=SQuwyVPBDVg Join our Community for just $8 per month: https://www.robmasonruns.com.au/community  

In this episode we learn how tension is the enemy of efficient running and how we can use our mindset to relax as we run, resulting in better running economy and above all, enjoying our running more. How to join our online community and get access to the workshop 'A Runner's Guide to Owning 2025' on January 16th: https://www.robmasonruns.com.au/community   Summary of the research paper mentioned in this episode: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1469029217303461   Lawrence van Lingen's website: https://www.lawrencevanlingen.com/

In the final episode for 2024 I take you through a series of questions to help you review your year of running and set up your 2025. Become a part of the Mindset For Runners Community for just $8 per month here: https://www.robmasonruns.com.au/community Once you join the community you'll get free access to our upcoming online workshop - 'A Runner's Guide to Owning Your 2025' on January 16th - plus you'll be a part of an amazing group of likeminded awesome people helping each other to achieve our goals.

I was lucky to be on the course doing the commentary for the recent 240km Coast to Kosciuscko ultra marathon.  This episode is a list of lessons and insights I have put together from watching the race so that you can learn and apply them to your next run.   Join our Rob Mason Runs Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1921857798263861   Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robmasonruns/   Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089043347091

I am thrilled to have Maree Connor on the podcast for the second time. Maree recently returned from running the iconic Spartathlon Ultramarathon - a 246km journey from Athens to Sparta along the route run by Pheidippides, an ancient Athenian long distance runner, who in 490 BC, before the battle of Marathon, was sent to Sparta to seek help in the war between the Greeks and the Persians. Maree has achieved so much in this sport in such a few short years, and has established herself as one of Australia’s best ultramarathon runners. A 2 x time Australian representative, Maree has a long list of achievements including 2 x wins at the Brisbane Trail Ultra 100 miler, 2 x wins at Coast to Kosciusko 240km, 3rd place Badwater 135 mile (including being the 10th faster female ever to finish Badwater) and so much more. Listen to the 1st interview with Maree here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/mindset-for-runners/id1593071800?i=1000636354502 Follow Maree here: https://www.instagram.com/mareeconnor_/ Rob Mason Runs Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1921857798263861 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robmasonruns/

In this episode I unpack the events of a recent 100 mile (162km) race so you can apply the lessons and improve your mindset leading into your next race - whatever distance it may be. I ran the Hume and Hovell 100 Miler last weekend and will share the mindset strategies and techniques I drew on leading up to and during the race. Join me for a free live webinar on running mindset on 23rd October 2023. Simply email me at robmason.run@gmail.com to reserve a spot.   Join the Rob Mason Runs Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1921857798263861   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robmasonruns/   Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089043347091

Grant 'Gilesy' Giles is a highly respected and sought after high-performance coach. He brings a unique combination of technical coaching skills with a deep psychological and hypnotherapy aspect to help his athlete reach and maximise their potential. A former professional triathlete, Gilesy draws on his years of competitive triathlon experience and blend it with his studies in psychotherapy, hypnotherapy and profound wisdom.  I hope you love this interview with Gilesy as much as I loved spending this hour with him. It's an episode I will listen to many times. I highly recommend you follow Gilesy through his website, where you can sign up for his amazing, thought provoking articles, or follow him on Instagram or Facebook to get daily doses of his wisdom to help you with your training and life. www.grantgiles.com.au https://www.facebook.com/grantdavidgiles https://www.instagram.com/grantdavidgiles/

In this episode we delve into the essential elements that make up a successful running mindset plan. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or just getting into running, having the right mental framework can make all the difference in achieving your goals and enjoying the journey. We'll break down the key components of a running mindset plan, including: Goal Setting Self-Talk Understanding Yourself Mental Imagery Emotional Management Routine and Consistency Resilience Building Bringing out your best running performance, and more.   To learn more about the Mindset for Runners Course and Community go here: https://www.robmasonruns.com.au/

Having a clear goal is a key step in mindset work for running. Having a personal running mission statement is the next level in linking your next run to a bigger purpose. In this episode we explore what a running mission statement is and how you can create one to understand the deeper meaning behind why you run.  It is another way that running can be the vehicle to unlock more of your potential and power and help those around you as well. Check out my new website: https://www.robmasonruns.com.au/

Stephen Redfern is one of Australia's greatest ultra runners. After finding his place in ultra running in 2014, he burst onto the scene, regularly winning or podiuming in the biggest races in Australia. A multiple time Australian 24 hour representative, Stephen's running has evolved from 100km and 100 mile races to multi day races, including the coveted Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3100 mile race in New York. His love of ultra running doesn't stop with competing. Stephen is the Secretary of AUTRA (Australian Ultra and Trail Runners Association) and the race director of the Southern Sydney 24 hour ultra.  I hope you enjoy this insightful and inspiring interview with Stephen Redfern. Southern Sydney 24 hour Ultra: https://southernsydney24hourultra.com.au/ Stephen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaggy072/?hl=en Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/stephenredfern/  

Brent Ford is an ultra runner, AFL player, the News Director for a radio network in Canberra, and the host of the popular Peak2soon podcast. In part 1 of this inspiring interview with Brent, we learn how seeing 140.8kg on the scales was the catalyst for Brent to start running. Listen to his mindset as he navigates the journey to running ultramarathons, how he deals with setbacks, and the people who help him along the way. peak2soon podcast: https://peak2soonpod.buzzsprout.com/ Brent's Blog: https://peak2soon.substack.com/   Check out my new website here: http://www.robmasonruns.com.au/ Join my FB Community here: Rob Mason Runs Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1921857798263861 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robmasonruns/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089043347091        

This second half of a fascinating interview with Brent Ford takes us deeper into his mindset and approach to running. Hear how he prepares for races, how he stoped a mental downward spiral during a marathon, and his three tiered approach to setting goals. Follow Brent here: https://www.instagram.com/peak_2_soon_running?img_index=1 Brent's Blog: https://peak2soon.substack.com/ To find out more about the Mindset For Runners online course, contact me: robmason.run@gmail.com Check out our new website! http://www.robmasonruns.com.au/  

1. To get the free ‘Imposter Syndrome’ worksheet which accompanies both Part 1 and Part 2 of 'How to Beat Imposter Syndrome in Running and in Life' go here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1921857798263861 2. To secure your place on the free webinar Wednesday 3rd July at 12pm go here: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/85852238646?pwd=cB0Jmu4McCISG5KZ3xG58hGL71FVWR.1 Meeting ID: 858 5223 8646 Passcode: 7t81Qz 3. To be a part of the next cohort of the next Mindset for Runners Program starting July 22nd 2024 or for more information on the course, email me: robmason.run@gmail.com

In this episode we unpack how the ‘Imposter Syndrome’ shows up in our running and in life.  We learn about the ‘Imposter Cycle’ and I share 12 tools with you to help you manage, deal with and beat imposter syndrome whenever it may show up in your life. This episode is a milestone for the Podcast as it was recorded with a live audience from our first cohort of the ‘Mindset For Ultra Runners Program’ If you’d like to join the second intake of the program staring on July 22nd, or to find out more about the program, simply email me directly: robmason.run@gmail.com  Go here to book your free 15 minute discovery call with a dietitian from ‘The Fight Dietitian’: https://thefightdietitian.com Go here to join my closed Facebook Group for more insights, tips and mindset tools: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1921857798263861 Follow me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/robmasonruns/