Mindset Practice: The Soul Run/Ride/Swim & Letter to Self
Instructions:
Choose a workout this week (preferably a solo session) to become a Soul Run, Ride, or Swim—a session where you focus completely on how you feel rather than how you perform.
Before the workout:
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Set an intention: Instead of focusing on pace, watts, or time, ask:
What do I want to feel today?
What do I want to let go of?
What do I want to remember?
During the workout:
- Run, ride, or swim without looking at your watch. Go by feel.
- Let your mind wander, but gently bring it back to what the movement means to you.
- Notice emotions that arise—memories, reflections, gratitude.
- Try to identify one moment where you felt deeply present.
After the workout:
- Write a letter to yourself, capturing the experience.
- Answer these prompts:
- What did I feel during this workout?
- Why does this sport matter to me?
- What would I say to my past self, who first started this journey?
Optional Sharing:
If you’re comfortable, share your letter with a training partner or coach. Expressing emotions can deepen your connection to the sport.
Closing Thought
This week is about falling in love with training again—not because you “should,” but because it fills something inside of you that nothing else can.
Let’s build from here.
