The mental challenge - how can I make my mind (as well as body) stronger?

[Wallfloweratthedisco]

Hey all, hope everyone is well. Been enjoying lurking in this forum. Everyone is so supportive and nice (on the internet...really?!??!)

Question is as above. I also feel like the mental side of running is the toughest bit. I just don't tend to believe I can do it, and feel like I am fighting my mind the whole way.

A bit of background: did C25K a while ago. Running for a minute was so hard at first. Currently training for a half marathon. Did 10km for the first time yesterday. I am slow, but it was ok - but a mental battle with myself!

So my question is - do you have any positivity tricks? Podcasts to improve mental positivity, mantras etc? And does anyone else have the same issue?

Thanks!

[mummyofgirls]

Hi Wallflower,

I use YouTube’s Michael Sealey for hypnosis at bed time in particular a weight loss one. I just done a quick YouTube search and he also offers this one to listen to. Success, confidence and motivation.

youtu.be/yh-V9q93XC8(Not working as expected?)

I personally haven’t used this particular one but his other one are great.

Hope this helps.

[Wallfloweratthedisco in reply to mummyofgirls]

This is perfect! Thanks for being so specific- exactly the kind of thing I was after 😀

[ebcroquet]

I use podcasts as a distraction from possible negativity, ones that absorb me - I store them up. Today’s was Adam Buxton’s latest 🧐

[Wallfloweratthedisco in reply to ebcroquet]

Thanks! I am thinking of switching from music to podcasts - something I can use to keep my mind from getting too into itself. I will check out Adam Buxton.

[ebcroquet in reply to Wallfloweratthedisco]

That’s exactly what I did - swapped from music to podcasts - so many good ones out there. Have a look at the top ten that’s sometimes a rich seam

[Rignold]

I listen to a lot of podcasts, watch a lot of YouTube videos, and read a lot of books on the subject. There is a slippery slope from exercise to motivation to philosophy, but I have greatly enjoyed sliding down it.

[Wallfloweratthedisco in reply to Rignold]

Thanks. I find when I read magazines etc about running, i get more motivated...

[Rignold in reply to Wallfloweratthedisco]

I actually wrote a post about this a couple of days ago:

teamrhomboid.com/read-yours...

[bigjimmy]

By setting yourself goals and achieving them.

[Wallfloweratthedisco in reply to bigjimmy]

This is a good point. Sometimes I am convinced I can't do something...but knowing I have managed to either achieve it before, or achieve my earlier goal, could help. Maybe I should focus more on this.

[bigjimmy in reply to Wallfloweratthedisco]

It works, it's the self doubt that holds us back.