

Mindset for runners
Rob Mason
Practical lessons and tips to help you develop the mental side of your running
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Apr 25, 2024 • 19min
Self-Pride - The Untapped Emotion Leading to Confidence
Many of us don't allow ourselves to feel the emotion of pride. It can be thought of as being arrogant, egotistical, or simply not ok to feel proud of what we have achieved, or who we have become.
In this episode, I reflect on my interview with Brett Connellan from last year to dive deeper into how we can our relationship with pride and start to feel it as a positive emotion that leads to boosting our confidence.
Link to my interview with Brett:
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2mztFbrRqGWCL6z2Ut7WJV?si=addabd4a20fb40e4
Apple Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/mindset-for-runners/id1593071800?i=1000623838555
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Apr 10, 2024 • 40min
How to Use Running as a Therapy Session
You may have heard the saying 'running is my therapy'. In this episode you'll learn specific strategies to find clarity out of life's busyness, get out of overwhelming thoughts and solve your problems as you run.
You'll hear questions to coach yourself towards an answer to all the thoughts swimming around in your mind and tips to change your perspective as you are out on your next run.
Come back from your run with a clear mind and enthusiasm to go after life.
Thanks to The Fight Dietitian for bringing us this episode.
Visit https://thefightdietitian.com/ for your free 15 minutes discovery call to get your nutrition dialled in for your training, recovery and racing.

Mar 25, 2024 • 47min
Insights from 8 Months of Injury - A Journey Into Understanding Why I Run
Explore the impact of injury on running motivation and the journey of self-discovery. Reflect on the power of endorphins, navigating setbacks, and personal growth through running. Discover the mental health benefits, community support, and the deeper 'whys' of lacing up your shoes, even in tough times.

Jan 19, 2024 • 1h 20min
Interview with Claudine Chicheportiche - How to Develop a High Performance Mindset and Unlock Your Hidden Potential
Claudine is a high performance mindset coach like no other.
A 16 time National and International Karate Champion, she has spent the past 15 years working with top performers across the world including the Australian Federal Police, government leaders, entrepreneurs, and Olympic level athletes.
In this interview with Claudine, you will learn her unique approach to creating a winning mindset that you love, and how to unlock the well of untapped potential inside you.
To access Claudine's free '7 Undeniable Laws of Winning' and sign up for her free weekly newsletter:
https://www.claudinechi.com/win/
Link to sign up for Claudine's masterclass in Sydney on February 3rd 2024:
https://www.claudinechi.com/masterclass/
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Dec 13, 2023 • 1h 26min
Beth Bowen - The 1st woman 50+ ever to finish Sri Chinmoy Triple Triathlon Solo
Beth Bowen recently became the first woman over 50 to complete the Sri Chinmoy Triple Triathlon Solo - in Canberra.
This is 3 back to back off road triathlons totalling:
6.2 km swim
95km mountain bike
42 km run.
Listen to how Beth balanced working shift work as a Paramedic, raising a young family, and maintaining a high volume training load.
Beth is a 2 time Australian representative in off-road triathlon and Aquathon.
In this interview, we learn what drives Beth, the different way she sets goals, and what keeps her coming back to do hard things.
Connect with Beth:
https://www.instagram.com/bethmbowenpt/
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Nov 23, 2023 • 1h 15min
Maree Connor - Current Coast to Kosci Champion, 24 Hour Australian Representative and 3rd place at Badwater 135.
With the 24 hour World Championships AND Coast to Kosci only 1 week away, I am delighted to have Maree Connor on the podcast.
Maree is the current Coast to Kosci Champion, winning last years race in 30 hours 51 mins, and was selected to represent Australia next week at the 24 hour World Champs.
Powered by gratitude for being able to run at all, Maree blasted onto the Ultra running scene in 2019 after her recovery from spinal fusion surgery in 2017.
What she has done since then will blow your mind.
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Nov 13, 2023 • 58min
Nutrition and Fuelling for Peak Performance with Dietitian Lauren Nash
I am thrilled to have performance dietitian Lauren Nash on the podcast. Lauren has a passion for sports nutrition and the unique ability to distil complex and overwhelming details into simple and practical information that anyone can apply to their life.
I have personally worked with Lauren over the past 8 months to dial in my nutrition for ultrarunning and she has had a huge impact on my training, recovery and performance.
Whether you are new to running, a seasoned marathoner or an ultra endurance athlete, this episode will help you have a deeper understanding of how nutrition relates to your performance. Lauren shares strategies that you can apply on your next run that will improve your performance and enjoyment of running.
Contact Lauren here:
lauren@thefightdietitian.com
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https://www.instagram.com/thexfitdietitian/
Lauren has shared a discount for 15% off her services for Mindset For Runners listeners by mentioning ‘Rob Mason’ or this podcast episode.

Nov 6, 2023 • 19min
How to Build Confidence Part 4 - Using Visualisation
Learn how you can use visualisation to increase your confidence as we continue with part 4 of our How to Build Confidence series.
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Oct 23, 2023 • 29min
How to Choose Your Next Race
If you are looking at all your options for your next event, or to plan your running calendar, then this episode will help you get clear on narrowing down and choosing your ideal race.
'We must all suffer 1 of 2 things. The pain of discipline or the pain of regret.' Jim Rohn
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Oct 18, 2023 • 28min
How To Build Confidence Part 3
In part 3 we look at controlling your focus and the 2 main things you need to line up in your mindset in order for you to 'have confidence.'
Don't miss this episode - some key insights are in here that will help you to understand and build confidence.
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Emma Murray's website:
https://www.highperformancemindfulness.com.au/
"Unbreakable" movie about the 2010 Western States 100 miler:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zy1as6CTYXI