Top sports psychologist, Josephine Perry, has helped everyone from world champions to amateur runners overcome mental barriers to perform better - and she's written 5 brilliant books on the subject too. So if you’ve ever felt it's like your mind holding you back on race day, this episode for you. From pre-race wobbles to building confidence and enjoying the process, we explore why mindset is so important for runners. We discuss: - The importance of focusing on process vs outcome - What defines success and separates successful athletes (and how you can build the same traits) - How to apply simple techniques to help you to your own goals - Confidence, nerves, setbacks, comparison traps, and more - Answer your listener questions!   Thanks to Pillar Performance for supporting this episode. If you want to experience the benefits of their products, head over to pillarperformance.shop, or if you're in North America, visit TheFeed.com and use the code 5MILESEASY for 15% off your first purchase. Follow us: 📸 Instagram & TikTok: @5mileseasy 🎧 Subscribe & leave us a review if you’re enjoying the podcast!