Practice Session: The Mindful Training Reset
To be completed mid-week, 2-3 days after reading
Objective:
To step away from pressure, reconnect with movement, and bring mindfulness into training.
Instructions:
For one workout this week, do the following:
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Begin with Stillness (2 Minutes):
- Before starting, close your eyes.
- Take five deep breaths.
- Ask yourself: What do I need from this workout today? (Not what you ‘should’ do—what you need.)
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Train by Feeling, Not Numbers (Main Set):
- Set your watch to ‘time only’ (no pace, power, or HR feedback).
- Move at a pace that feels good—not forced.
- Tune into your body: How do your feet feel on the ground? What’s your breath rhythm? What sensations are present?
- Instead of chasing effort, let effort unfold naturally.
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Reflect (Post-Session, 5 Minutes):
- Write down three words that describe how you felt during the workout.
- Identify one small joy from the session (a moment, a feeling, a thought).
- If stress was present, acknowledge it without judgment.
By practicing presence over performance, you’ll train your mind to embrace movement as a gift, not a burden. This mindset shift makes training sustainable, fulfilling, and deeply rewarding—all essential for long-term success in endurance sports.
This week is about reclaiming joy in your training. Let go of pressure. Let go of expectations. Move for the sake of movement. And rediscover why you started this journey in the first place.
