Episode 172 - If I wasn’t running I’d be dead!

In this episode of the podcast Rob Donkersloot shares his Mind Focused Running theories with us and how he uses them in his running and coaching.  Rob talks about the benefit of mediation not just in ultra running but also in everyday life! This is a fascinating conversation for anyone wanting to tap into the benefits of mindfulness/mediation in their running.  Is it time to slow down to go faster/further?   Rob went from being an unhealthy, stressed out marketing guy with his own business to coaching runners in meditation and mindfulness - basically polar opposites!  What made him make this life change about 15 - 20 years ago?  Listen to the podcast to find out… Here's a bunch of links to the cool stuff we spoke about:- Rob's Coaching website - https://mindfocusedrunning.com/ Rob's coaching Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/mindfocusedrunning/ The Competitive Buddha, Jerry Lynch - https://www.amazon.com.au/Competitive-Buddha-Leadership-Buddhism-Self-Improvement/dp/1642505897 Kay Bretz (book) - https://turningright.com/ Sri Chinmoy - https://au.srichinmoycentre.org/meditation_centres Martin Fryer - https://www.aura.asn.au/standing-in-the-hall-of-fame-martin-fryer/ Grahak Cunningham - https://www.celebrityspeakers.com.au/speakers/grahak-cunningham/ Rob’s Tips - Combine/work on your mindset and your physicality when starting to run, let go of competitiveness, it’s a long term journey. “Peace begins when exception ends.” ~ Sri Chinmoy ~   https://fitmindfitbody.co/podcast/