Using Mental Preparation To Perform at Your Best with Bence Kelemen

Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant 📄🔍Episode Summary:In this episode of the Run Smarter Podcast, we delve into the fascinating world of mental preparation with Bence Kelemen, 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 GateDon’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!For MORE Run Smarter Resources 🏃‍♂️📚- Including Free Injury Prevention Courses 🩹🎓- The Run Smarter Book 📖- Access to Research Papers 📄🔍- & Ways to Work with Brodie 🤝👟👉 CLICK HERE! 🎉✨