Ep.12 | Mindset for Beginner Runners with Dr. Justin Ross

Welcome back to episode 12! We are VERY excited for today’s episode because we have on our FIRST guest!! And he’s a special one. Today we chat with Dr. Justin Ross, a clinical psychologist in sports performance. We went into discussion around the runner who is newer to the sport and perhaps doesn’t feel they “need” mental training for running. 

Many mindset trainings and talk about mental toughness speaks to the more experienced and elite athlete. But today we want to directly address the recreational, middle to back of the pack runner and some of the struggles they face that an elite may not. 

Do you always walk when you get uncomfortable during a run? We talk about it. 

Do you constantly start over because you aren’t following through? We talk about it. 

Listen in and let us know what you think! 

Dr. Justin Ross

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00:38 - Introduction of Justin

2:22 - Agenda for today’s chat

4:25 - Justin, “Welcome to the sport!”

6:59 - Struggle with confidence and identifying as a runner

9:05 - To the Run/Walker, the mental barriers present

11:55 - Perceived effort and how it impacts us

18:06 - The importance of a support system

21:13 - Self efficacy and why it’s important for runners

25:53 - Thoughts about local run groups

31:24 - Thoughts for those struggling with following through with running/fitness

40:06 - A big difference with mindset between new runners and elite runners

42:54 - Closing thoughts

46:32 - Homework assignment for the newer runner

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