For Runners

Below are the topics that we can work on.

Topics, strategies, and approaches

  • Improve day-to-day mental wellbeing.
  • Build better habits.
  • Incorporate mindfulness
  • Learn emotion regulation strategies for stressful situations.
  • Set challenging, yet attainable goals.
  • Discuss motivation

  • Address body image thoughts or concerns.
  • Address eating disorders.
  • Talk about you! Who are you, besides a runner? – parent, sibling, entrepreneur, community member… What else do you do, and how does it impact training for races or vice versa?
  • Coping with injury and setbacks.
  • Managing disappointments, like “Did Not Start” and “Did Not Finish”.

  • Self-beliefs
  • Juggling priorities and time management.
  • Are you searching for a running coach? I can provide pointers on how to go about finding someone who’s a good fit and what questions to ask the coach when interviewing them for fit.
  • Mental strategies and mindset for racing.
  • Positive affirmations or swearing during races? Both?!

  • Training and race day visualization.
  • General training and racing concerns and race day worries.
  • Happiness. What is it? How to get more of it.
  • What might you do if you encounter a problem during a race.
  • Building trust with yourself.

  • Improving self-care, self-esteem, and self-compassion.
  • Knowing when to push yourself and when to be kinder to yourself.
  • Why’s and meaning behind what you do. Passion. Using that as support and drive.
  • The unique situations and challenges that women face in sport. Being a parent, pregnancy, miscarriage, dealing with periods during races…
  • On top of talking, I provide resources and homework.

Phew!!! … I need to sit down, where’s the chair?! Hopefully, this paints a picture of the good stuff that we can cover.

Reach out if you have questions or want to schedule.

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You might find these articles helpful

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Exercise, Yoga, and Qi Gong for Managing Anxiety and Depression

Exercise, Sleep, and Anxiety: Rewire your brain

9 Habits that Boost Your Mood

Body Image Journal Prompt for Athletes – Downloadable resource

Body Talk Activity for Improving Body Image – Downloadable resource

Self-Care Assessment – See Where You’re At – Downloadable resource

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