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EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 55 MIN

#155: How to build confidence for your next big race using mindset, training and smaller races

from The Running Rules Podcast · host Alan Ladd

Having confidence can be the difference between hitting your goals and missing them but it can be difficult for some of us to build our confidence.It's also easy for confidence to get knocked by difficult sessions and races or even just by thinking we are stuck at a certain level.Today's episode covers why confidence is important, how to build it in training and races and some examples of when confidence has pushed me forward or a lack of it has held me back.I have a few slots still available for one to one coaching which takes the guesswork out of your training and racing. Find out more here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.therunningrules.com/coaching

Having confidence can be the difference between hitting your goals and missing them but it can be difficult for some of us to build our confidence.It's also easy for confidence to get knocked by difficult sessions and races or even just by thinking we are stuck at a certain level.Today's episode covers why confidence is important, how to build it in training and races and some examples of when confidence has pushed me forward or a lack of it has held me back.I have a few slots still available for one to one coaching which takes the guesswork out of your training and racing. Find out more here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.therunningrules.com/coaching

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