2026 Season Episode 5: Building Running Resilience, Mindset Tidbits, and Respecting the Female Cycle

Episode 5 of the 2026 Season is LIVE

Building Running Resilience, Mindset Tidbits, and Respecting the Female Cycle

In this episode, Coach Lauren and Jordan share an in-depth reflection on recent race experiences, training adjustments, and mental strategies to handle race day nerves. The conversation highlights practical approaches to balancing recovery, fitness progress, and mental resilience while preparing for a half Ironman and upcoming races.

Some key topics include:

• The mental shift from race anxiety to confidence through exposure and preparation

• Structuring training around injury prevention, fueling, and long-distance endurance

• The importance of graded exposure to race environments for mental confidence

• How menstrual cycle phases impact race performance and psychological readiness

• Practical strategies for managing race day nerves and pacing

• Transitioning from high-intensity speed work to steady endurance training

• Balancing recovery with consistent training to avoid overtraining

• The role of community, accountability, and mental health in endurance sports

• Personal race recaps: PBs, race strategies, and lessons learned

• The significance of body positivity and focusing on performance over appearance

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