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Who could you become in the long run? 2 x Olympian Eloise Wellings and Mental Skills coach Rory Darkins explore how to optimise your state of mind for performance, purpose and wellbeing.
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Friday May 19, 2023
Friday May 19, 2023
In this episode Eloise and Rory are joined by 2 x Olympian and current Australian men's Marathon Record holder, Brett Robinson. In December 2022, Brett ran 2:07:31 at the Fukuoka International Marathon, a new Australian record. In 2020 he also set a national record in the half marathon, with a time of 59:57 at the Marugame Half Marathon. Brett's road to these highs hasn't been smooth sailing, with a mysterious recurring stitch hampering him in several marathons, including the 2021 Olympics. Brett discusses how he has turned these challenges into learnings that have helped him to let go and bring his best to the Marathon event.
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Thursday Apr 20, 2023
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
If you are a young athlete, a parent or coach of young athletes, this episode is for you. Eloise and Rory unpack some of the unique challenges that young athletes face in pursuing their sporting dreams and outline the practical skills they can develop to thrive in sport and life.
You may also want to check out Young Athlete State of Mind, a course we have created to guide young athletes in developing the mental skills they need to thrive.
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
In this episode we are joined by new Australian Marathon record holder, Sinead Diver. In December 2022, Sinead ran an incredible time of 2:21:34 at the Valencia Marathon. Just a few days later, we sat down with Sinead to discuss this record run. As you will hear, her path to this record is quite incredible. Sinead shares how an inspired decision to take up running during maternity leave turned into a burning desire to leave no stone unturned in exploring her potential. The rest, as they say, is history.
Follow @marathonstateofmind @DiverSinead
Friday Mar 24, 2023
Friday Mar 24, 2023
Benita Willis is one of Australia's greatest ever athletes. Her decorated career included highlights such as winning the World Cross Country long course race in 2004, competing in 4 olympic games and setting multiple Australian records. In this episode, Benita shares:
- Her happiness in seeing Sinead Diver surpass the marathon record she held for 14 years.
- How running without pace splits helped her to achieve her best.
- Why mindset is such a key element of marathon running.
- How she turned challenges into opportunities.
- Why consistency is a measure of success.
- The role of risks in breakthroughs.
- Her coaching philosophy & online coaching business Lace Up Running
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Monday Mar 13, 2023
Monday Mar 13, 2023
Welcome to 'Marathon State of Mind'. In this episode, Eloise and Rory discuss what they mean by a "marathon state of mind" and provide a sneak peak of what's ahead with the launch of their mental skills training courses.
Social links:
Marathon State of Mind website
Marathon State of Mind Instagram
Friday Jun 17, 2022
Friday Jun 17, 2022
We all experience stress, but what exactly is it? How do we optimise it? Can stress be good for us or is it harmful? In this episode Eloise and Rory discuss both the science and practical application of stress optimisation. Hear how Eloise's thinking about stress has changed throughout her career and how she strikes the balance of stress & recovery in her marathon training and life.
Thank you to episode sponsor, Earshots.
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To use the same breathing practices that were discussed in this episode, monitor your heart rate variability and overall well-being, check out in8 app on the iOS App Store.
Monday May 09, 2022
Monday May 09, 2022
In this episode, Eloise and Rory talk about deep well-being - what it is, why we need it, and how we can build it.
Highlights include:
- The Mother Run & how it is changing lives in Northern Uganda
- The 8 dimensions of deep well-being;
Strengths: How Eloise has benefited from knowing hers.
Values: Using them to make decisions.
Emotion: What does it mean to "optimise" emotion?
Purpose: How to experience more purposeful progress.
Breath: Why it's not to be underestimated.
Mindset: Why Eloise is working on mindset more than ever.
Needs: The fundamental human needs that contribute to well-being.
Health: How physical health influences overall well-being.
Thank you to episode sponsor, Earshots.
Lock on, stay on & play on with Earshots wireless earphones. They have you covered for staying motivated and focussed while you train. Their patented Magnetic ear clip means you can push your limits without being distracted by annoying cords or earbuds that fall out. Use the code RIGHT10 at www.earshots.com for 10% off your purchase or simply follow the direct link: https://earshots.com/discount/RIGHT10
We are also excited to share that the in8 app is now available on the iOS App Store with a 3-month free trial.
Friday Mar 11, 2022
Friday Mar 11, 2022
In this episode we are joined by our first repeat guest, Genevieve Gregson. 2021 was a tumultuous year for Gen, rupturing her Achilles on the final water jump in the Tokyo Olympic Steeplechase final. The vision of her laying face down on the track was one of those moments of devastation that becomes etched into memory. But there is a reason that Genevieve is known as "The Comeback Queen". Her approach to this latest challenge is truly inspiring.
Themes discussed include:
- Gen's experience of the Tokyo Olympics.
- How Gen has grown through adversity and utilised her mindset to bring joy to the process.
- How to adapt when you can't do what you love.
- Her pregnancy news :)
- Why her and husband, Ryan (Olympic 1500m finalist) have set up Gregson Running, an exclusive online running coaching business for all runners.
- How Gen has changed her definition of success in the last 6-months.
- What realistic optimism is.
This episode is brought to you by Earshots.
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This episode is also brought to you by In8 App, a personalised daily guide that helps you to know yourself better and be yourself well. It’s coming to the App Store any day now, so if you want to optimise your well-being and learn what helps you to be bring best, then follow @in8app on instagram and Facebook.
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
In this episode Eloise and Rory discuss the year ahead and strategies for setting the right goals that help you tap into deeper motivation, meaning and living out your personal definition of success.
Topics include:
- How Eloise goes about planning for a year ahead.
- Why defining success for yourself can help you pursue your goals with greater freedom.
- How Eloise and Rory each define success.
- Why you shouldn't rush goal-setting.
- The importance of understanding your values before setting goals.
- How to come up with an overarching purpose to guide your goals.
- How to find and fuel motivation.
- The in8 app, what to expect and when it will be available to download.
Social links:
- The Elzy Wellings 1000m fun run Saturday 29 January 2022.
- Love Mercy Foundation
- Eloise Wellings Instagram
- Rory Darkins Instagram
- In8 app Instagram
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
Two weeks ago, Eloise and Rory decided to run the Melbourne Marathon. For Eloise this was two months post her debut at the London Marathon. For Rory, it was an unexpected first. This episode contains two seperate recordings. The first half was recorded on the day before the Marathon and provides insight into how Eloise and Rory were thinking about the challenge ahead. The second half was recorded the day after the marathon and provides real-time reflections on Eloise's eventful but successful day, and Rory's take, from the perspective of a mental skills coach living a day in the life of an elite athlete.
Themes include:
- Focusing on what you can control
- Adjusting when things don't go to plan
- Learning from challenges
- How courage and vulnerability are two sides of the same coin
- Self-talk when it's hard
- Why Rory decided to nasal breathe during the marathon
- Breathing to help with sleep and recovery
- What's ahead for Eloise in 2022.
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