Mindset for runners
Episodes
Pressure - How to Harness It Instead of Being Crushed by It
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pressure is something every runner, athlete, and high-performer faces - but how we experience it and respond to it can make all the difference. In thi...
Inside the Runner’s Brain: Why It Sabotages You (and How to Stop It)
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered why your mind seems to turn against you right when you need it most — in the middle of a tough race, a big workout, or standi...
Re-Release: The Mindset Journey Behind Winning Coast to Kosci: Lessons from My 2022 Race
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the 2025 Coast to Kosci ultramarathon just around the corner, I’m re-releasing one of my most meaningful conversations — recorded shortly aft...
The Mindset of Service: How Your Running Inspires Others
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most runners start for personal reasons — fitness, freedom, challenge, or escape. But there’s a deeper, more powerful layer available to every run...
When Your Mind Says Stop — How to Reframe Your Thoughts and Keep Moving Forward
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Rob dives deep into one of the most powerful — and underused — tools in running: reframing. When fatigue hits, when the mind wants...
Benn Coubrough: Coast to Kosci Reigning Champion and Australian Ultra Running Legend
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Benn Coubrough is a top Australian ultra-trail runner, coach, and awesome human. In this interview, we learn about his journey from personal challenge...
Mental Training Tools Every Runner Needs for The Long Run
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your long run isn’t just about building fitness — it’s a masterclass in mental training. In this episode, Rob dives into the mindset tools that ...
Overcommitted? Why Runners Take On Too Much (and How to Fix It)
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rob delves into the challenges of overcommitment and how it impacts athletes and their training. He shares personal insights and community experiences...
Build Unstoppable Self-Belief with Mindset Coach, Claudine Chi
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the world’s first self-belief mental training program-it’s unlike anything else on the planet. ...
Unlock Your Resilience: Beyond Toughness in Running
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Mindset for Runners podcast, where we explore the mental tools and mindsets that assist athletes in pushing through challenging moments...
The Transformational Power of Running and Yoga: An Interview with Kate Pippos
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this captivating episode of the Mindset for Runners podcast - an enlightening conversation with the remarkable Kate Pippos. Discover how Ka...
Interview with Chris Beavon - Improving Training, Nutrition and Mindset to run a 7 hour + PB
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Beavon is one of ultra runnings most beautiful souls. Chris balances his training with working full-time and having a young family. In this epis...
Interview with Mark Hoult - The First Australian to Complete a Double Everesting Challenge
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Hoult is the first Australian to complete a double Everesting Challenge on foot. Mark is a father of 4 who takes on big challenges to test his li...
Using Your Mindset to Help You Relax as You Run
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we learn how tension is the enemy of efficient running and how we can use our mindset to relax as we run, resulting in better running ...
2024 End of Year Review and How to Set Up Your 2025
28 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode for 2024 I take you through a series of questions to help you review your year of running and set up your 2025. Become a part of ...
Mindset Lessons from the 240km Coast to Kosci 2024 - for You
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I was lucky to be on the course doing the commentary for the recent 240km Coast to Kosciuscko ultra marathon. This episode is a list of lessons and ...
Interview with Maree Connor - An Epic 246 km Spartathlon Journey
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I am thrilled to have Maree Connor on the podcast for the second time. Maree recently returned from running the iconic Spartathlon Ultramarathon - a 2...
Mindset Lessons from a 100 Mile Ultra Marathon - for You
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I unpack the events of a recent 100 mile (162km) race so you can apply the lessons and improve your mindset leading into your next rac...
Interview with Grant Giles - Athletic Potential, Psychology and Embodiment
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grant 'Gilesy' Giles is a highly respected and sought after high-performance coach. He brings a unique combination of technical coaching skills with a...
The Essential Elements of Your Running Mindset
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we delve into the essential elements that make up a successful running mindset plan. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or just gett...
How To Create Your Running Mission Statement
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Having a clear goal is a key step in mindset work for running. Having a personal running mission statement is the next level in linking your next run ...
Interview with Stephen Redfern
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Redfern is one of Australia's greatest ultra runners. After finding his place in ultra running in 2014, he burst onto the scene, regularly win...
Interview with Brent Ford - A journey from 140kg to running ultra marathons
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brent Ford is an ultra runner, AFL player, the News Director for a radio network in Canberra, and the host of the popular Peak2soon podcast. In part 1...
Interview with Brent Ford - Part 2
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This second half of a fascinating interview with Brent Ford takes us deeper into his mindset and approach to running. Hear how he prepares for races, ...
Part 2 - How To Beat Imposter Syndrome in Running and in Life
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
1. To get the free ‘Imposter Syndrome’ worksheet which accompanies both Part 1 and Part 2 of 'How to Beat Imposter Syndrome in Running and in Life...
How To Beat Imposter Syndrome in Running and in Life
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we unpack how the ‘Imposter Syndrome’ shows up in our running and in life. We learn about the ‘Imposter Cycle’ and I share 1...
Interview with Alice Johnson - Triathlete, Mum, Nurse and Ultra Runner
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to my interview with Alice Johnson. Alice is a registered nurse, triathlete, marathon runner, a mum of 2 awesome boys, and now an ultra runner...
Gratitude - the Portal to Elevate Your Performance
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is one of the most meaningful episodes I've ever released. We go on a deep dive into the neuroscience and practicalities of gratitude and how it ...
Mindset Preparation For Ultra Trail Australia (UTA)
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode will help you plan your mindset for the upcoming Ultra Trail Australia (UTA). If it's your first ultra, or your 100th ultra - you will le...
Self-Pride - The Untapped Emotion Leading to Confidence
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us don't allow ourselves to feel the emotion of pride. It can be thought of as being arrogant, egotistical, or simply not ok to feel proud of ...
How to Use Running as a Therapy Session
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You may have heard the saying 'running is my therapy'. In this episode you'll learn specific strategies to find clarity out of life's busyness, get ou...
Insights from 8 Months of Injury - A Journey Into Understanding Why I Run
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eight months ago, my running came to an abrupt halt due to injury. What followed was an unexpected journey which has lead me into a deeper understandi...
Interview with Claudine Chicheportiche - How to Develop a High Performance Mindset and Unlock Your Hidden Potential
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Claudine is a high performance mindset coach like no other. A 16 time National and International Karate Champion, she has spent the past 15 years work...
Beth Bowen - The 1st woman 50+ ever to finish Sri Chinmoy Triple Triathlon Solo
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Bowen recently became the first woman over 50 to complete the Sri Chinmoy Triple Triathlon Solo - in Canberra. This is 3 back to back off road tr...
Maree Connor - Current Coast to Kosci Champion, 24 Hour Australian Representative and 3rd place at Badwater 135.
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the 24 hour World Championships AND Coast to Kosci only 1 week away, I am delighted to have Maree Connor on the podcast. Maree is the current Coa...
Nutrition and Fuelling for Peak Performance with Dietitian Lauren Nash
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I am thrilled to have performance dietitian Lauren Nash on the podcast. Lauren has a passion for sports nutrition and the unique ability to distil com...
How to Build Confidence Part 4 - Using Visualisation
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how you can use visualisation to increase your confidence as we continue with part 4 of our How to Build Confidence series. Follow me on the int...
How to Choose Your Next Race
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you are looking at all your options for your next event, or to plan your running calendar, then this episode will help you get clear on narrowing d...
How To Build Confidence Part 3
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In part 3 we look at controlling your focus and the 2 main things you need to line up in your mindset in order for you to 'have confidence.' Don't mis...
How to Build Confidence Part 2
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of this practical series, we look at 7 more ways to help you build your confidence as a runner and in life. Follow me: www.robmason.run Face...
How To Build Confidence Part 1
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Part one in a series of episodes about how to understand and build your confidence. You'll learn many different ways to increase your confidence as a ...
How To Deal with Being Injured
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Practical strategies for how to mentally deal with being injured. If you are currently recovering from injury, I know you will find something practica...
Interview with Lily Piccolo
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lily is a mother of 2 who lives with vision impairment. An exceptional cyclist and athlete, Lily recently won the NSW para cycling championships. In t...
Interview with Brett Connellan - Part 2
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Make sure you listen to Part 1 first! Listen to how Brett has continued his journey of purpose and meaning since the attack, including a 54km open oce...
Interview with Brett Connellan - Part 1
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brett Connellan is a surfer, long distance paddle-boarder, shark attack survivor, filmmaker, motivational speaker, storyteller, mental health advocate...
How to Understand and Deal with the Post-Race Blues
15 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 'post-race blues' are a common and natural experience which most athletes will experience at some point in their journey. We need to talk about, n...
Race Across The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) - Wrap
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to learn how to plan and prepare for a race, an ultramarathon, a multi-day event or how be an exceptional crew member then you will get a ...
How to Become a Lifelong Runner, Avoid Injury and Choose Your Own Meaning of Success as a Runner.
17 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I’m honoured to have Garry Wheeler on the podcast. At 65 years of age Garry is a shining example to us all of how to write your own definition of wh...
Part of me wants to go for a run and part of me doesn’t
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever felt like a part of you wanted to do something, and a part of you didn't - then you are not alone. In this episode you'll learn how to ...
Building a Deeper Understanding of Why You Run
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Running gives more to your life than you are probably aware of. This episode will help you discover why it’s more than just ‘going for a run’ ev...
Taking your mindset to the next level with Joe Ward- Australian 24 hour Champion
13 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Ward has done it again, winning the Australian 24 hour ultra marathon championships in Coburg, Victoria. I am delighted to have Joe on the podcast...
Controlling your mind for lap races, long runs and out and back parkrun.
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How to use your mind when running lap events, out and back courses, long ultras or on your daily run. This episode is full of practical tips you can u...
Interview with Courtney Pratt - How to manage a family, a career and train for ultra marathons
22 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I am thrilled to have Courtney Pratt as a guest on the podcast this week. Courtney is a mother of 3 small children, a Regional Manager of more than 10...
How to Master your Self Talk
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the simplest and most impactful ways to improve performance is by learning to control and master your self talk. This episode will help you und...
Challenge vs Threat Mindsets
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is one of my favourite topics in psychology and mental skills training. Learn how to shift your mind from being in a 'threat' state to a 'challen...
How to Build a Mature Athletic Identity
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to build your Athletic Identity to help you unlock your potential as a runner, triathlete or in any field of performance. In the 2 races imm...
Interview with 240km Coast to Kosci 2022 Winner Rob Mason - YES me!
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview you'll learn the mindset preparation I did that lead to my win at the 240km Coast to Kosciuscko ultramarathon and execute the best p...
An Interview with Mark Avery - finding and evolving why you run’, running 20 marathons in 20 days, 24 hour treadmill world record attempt.
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Mark shares his journey from being a non-runner in 2016 to running for 24 hours on a treadmill attempting to break a world re...
A Deeper Dive Interview with Joe Ward - Australian 24 hr ultra marathon representative and Coast to Kosci 240km champion
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this second interview with Joe Ward, we dive deeper into his approach to ultra running. We hear about Joe's experience representing Australia at th...
How to Conquer Pre-Race Anxiety - Part 2
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of a 3 part series on practical ways to avoid giving yourself pre-race anxiety. In episode 19 I explained all of the ways that I 'do' or have d...
How to Conquer Pre-Race Anxiety - Part 1
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the last episode, (#19) I unpacked 20 different ways to create feelings of anxiety before a race. Over these next 3 episodes, I'll be sharing pra...
How I do pre-race anxiety
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's a strange title for an episode - but in this episode I teach you all of the ways I do, or have done pre-race anxiety in the past so that you can ...
Part 2 of my interview with Jay Gaffey - winner of Ultraman Australia 2022
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of the interview with Jay Gaffey. Make sure you listen to the previous episode - Part 1 of the interview first! There is so much gold in this i...
Interview with Jay Gaffey, winner of 2022 Ultraman Australia Triathlon
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 1 of this 2 part interview with triathlete Jay Gaffey, we unpack her training, mindset and journey to the truly epic Ultraman Triathlon, a 3 d...
Bringing out your Strengths
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode will help you identify and bring out your strengths as a runner and hopefully as a human being as well. Focusing on and developing our st...
A tool to help you with pre race anxiety, fear or avoidance
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode will help you understand how the mindset you have about your goals can cause anxiety or excitement. I'll share a fast and effective way t...
How to take control of your attention as you run
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to control and direct your attention and focus as you run. In this episode you'll learn practical ways to shift your attention as you train,...
How to build habits and make them stick
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you are wanting to build better habits in your life, then there is something in this episode to help you create them. We draw on research from a nu...
Interview with Joe Ward - Coast to Kosci 240km Winner and Australian 24 hour ultra representative
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we unpack the mindset and philosophy of Joe Ward - the current champion of the 240km Coast to Kosciuszko ultramarathon. Joe was recent...
9 Different Ways to Set Goals
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode will give you an overview of 9 different goal setting methods and will help you to find one that you can use for your next event or life ...
How You May Be Holding Yourself Back as an Athlete
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Examining the beliefs we hold about ourselves can be a powerful way to unlock our potential. This episode will help you uncover hidden beliefs that ma...
How to create your mindset training plan
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to create your own mindset plan for your next event. To express interest in the upcoming workshops, email Rob: athlete.mindset.training@gmai...
Geelong 70.3 Race Preparation February 2022
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mindset Preparation for Geelong 70.3 including: The difference between an A Race and B Race What to do with pre-race fears and anxiety  Self-Talk Go...
Husky weekend race preparation
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is especially for you if you are heading down to the Husky Running Festival this weekend. The audio takes you through your goals, inten...
What I can control vs what I can’t
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to put your focus on the only things that really matter as you run - the things you can control.Â
The Stories we tell ourselves as we run
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode helps you unpack the stories your brain invents out of the signals you get from your body while you run.Â
Self Talk when running
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mental strategies for running
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An overview of the mental strategies and techniques I use in my ultra running. In this episode I share the techniques I use. I want to thank all of ...
Mindful Running Practical Session
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded live on a run, this episode teaches you how to run mindfully and uses cues that you can learn and use in your day to day running. Come for ...