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Episode Summary:
In this episode of the Run Smarter Podcast, we delve into the fascinating world of mental preparation with Bence Kelleman, 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!
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