The Runner’s Mind with Dan Matthews

Welcome to episode four of the Kind and Strong Podcast! Today, we dive into the relationship between running, physical fitness, and mindfulness with our guest, Dan Matthews, a multi-faceted runner, physical therapist, running rehab, and performance coach. We’ll discuss how mindset and varied training can improve running performance.Dan takes us back ten years to his grad school days in Milwaukee, where his mindfulness journey began at a local community mindfulness center.So, tune in as we explore the power of mindfulness in athletic performance and beyond right here on the Kind and Strong Podcast.Find Dan Matthewshttps://www.instagram.com/tulsarunnerdanConnect with David:https://www.instagram.com/dave.strengthandkindness/TimeStamps00:00 Intro05:56 Meditation helps focus and inner awareness14:26 Smile before the lifting20:25 Using mindfulness to overcome negative thoughts and pain.27:43 Easy miles are a moving meditation.41:51 Freedom requires discipline for long-term success.56:30 Simplified meditation