Topics Covered (Time of question in brackets):
- I did a race a few weeks ago and was in a really negative mindset and found it hard to change my mindset. How can I snap out of this? (00:01)
- I feel guilty about leaving my family to go for long runs but at the same time I want to do them. Do you have any tips to help this? (10:50)
- How can I manage pre race nerves? (14:20)
- How can I get in the zone to race? (23:00)
- I often struggle with the recovery after a long run. Mentally I know I should rest but always think I am putting on weight if I don’t get back out a do a run even though my body isn’t ready for it. Is there any tips on how do deal with this? (27:00)
- I stress myself out about long runs but once I have finished them they really weren’t that bad. How can I stop feeling like this? (32:00)
- If my session or race didn't go to plan what can I do? (35:00)
- I know that I have ticked off all my sessions in training but when it comes to racing I still lack confidence in my ability to perform. How do I turn this around? (43:00)
- I am injured and currently can’t run and I am starting to get depressed that all my friends are still training and I am missing out. I know I am doing the right things to get better but it is hard. Any tips to deal with this? (46:00)
