257. About Mental Skills for Marathon Runners with Chris Knighton

In this episode of the Marathon Running Podcast, Coach Chris Knighton discusses the vital role of confidence in racing, emphasizing that mental strength can be even more important than physical training. Without a strong mindset, even the best training may fall short on race day. His upcoming course, Mental Skills for Marathon Runners, explores key topics such as setting motivating goals, understanding the purpose of training sessions, planning a long-term running career, developing race confidence, and mastering race visualization. By focusing on these mental strategies, runners can build resilience, trust their preparation, and approach races with confidence and composure.We are now on YOUTUBE:Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@RunningPodcast Discount Codes for Runners: https://www.runswag.com·  Our website: ⁠www.marathonrunningpodcast.com⁠ ·  Our Instagram: ⁠@runningpodcast⁠·  Our Amazon Storefront: ⁠Amazon Storefront⁠·  Join our Facebook group: ⁠SpeedStriders Facebook Group⁠·  Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@RunningPodcast