Mindset with Ashley from the Iconic Mind

Summary In this episode of the Happy Hormone Hour, host Evelyn Kennedy speaks with Ashley, an ultra-marathoner and owner of the Iconic Mind Run Club. They discuss the importance of community in running, mental strategies for endurance, nutrition for performance, and the significance of goal setting. Ashley shares her personal journey, the challenges of training, and the importance of being kind to oneself during setbacks. The conversation emphasises women's health awareness and the power of support in achieving personal goals. Keywords hormonal balance, women's health, running, mental health, nutrition, community support, endurance training, goal setting, personal growth, women's health awareness Follow Ashley on instagram: The Iconic mind Run Club Follow me on instagram: enhancedfertilitynutrition Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Happy Hormone Hour 01:07 Meet Ashley: The Ultra-Marathoner 04:26 Building Community Through Running 05:53 Mental Strategies for Endurance Running 10:14 Nutrition for Performance 14:57 Training Regimens and Overcoming Challenges 18:50 Goal Setting and Personal Growth 22:08 Dealing with Setbacks in Training 25:31 The Importance of Women's Health Awareness 27:50 Final Thoughts and Community Engagement   Takeaways Running is a mental challenge as much as a physical one. Building a supportive community is crucial for mental well-being. Nutrition plays a vital role in athletic performance. Setting achievable goals can enhance motivation and progress. Journaling can help process emotions and setbacks in training. It's important to listen to your body and not push too hard. Women need to consider their menstrual cycles in training. Starting small is key to building endurance and confidence. Mental strategies can be applied to various aspects of life, not just running. Everyone's journey is unique; comparisons can be detrimental.