Mindset for runners

Practical lessons and tips to help you develop the mental side of your running

Mindset for runners is a sports podcast hosted by Rob Mason, with 80 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Rob Mason hosts Mindset for runners, a sports show with 80 episodes published.

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  Episode #81

  The Rise of Holly Ranson: The Fire Within

  Jun 24, 202649 minS0

  <p >Follow Holly at Western States this weekend 27-28 June 2026!</p> <p >Follow Holly on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hollyrranson/</p> <p >What does it take to become one of the best ultrarunners in the world?</p> <p >Talent?</p> <p >Genetics?</p> <p >Mental toughness?</p> <p >After spending months speaking with the people closest to Holly Ranson, I discovered a very different answer.</p> <p >In this special documentary episode, you'll hear from the people who have witnessed Holly's journey from the front row:</p> <p >• Nic – fiancé, training partner and crew chief<br> • Mel – lifelong friend<br> • Phi...

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  Episode #81

  The Rise of Holly Ranson: The Fire Within

  Jun 24, 202649 min

  Follow Holly at Western States this weekend 27-28 June 2026! Follow Holly on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hollyrranson/ What does it take to become one of the best ultrarunners in the world? Talent? Genetics? Mental toughness? After spending months speaking with the people closest to Holly Ranson, I discovered a very different answer. In this special documentary episode, you'll hear from the people who have witnessed Holly's journey from the front row: • Nic – fiancé, training partner and crew chief • Mel – lifelong friend • Phil Gore – Backyard Ultra World Champion • Brent Ford – ultrarunner, commentator and podcast host • Shaun Kaesler – race director and ultrarunner Together, they reveal the person behind the performances. The woman who quietly went from working multiple jobs and battling injury after injury to becoming one of Australia's most accomplished ultrarunners, breaking Australian records and producing one of the greatest performances ever by an Australian woman at the 24-Hour World Championships in France. But this isn't really a story about running. It's a story about humility. Persistence. Sacrifice. Friendship. Character. And the relentless pursuit of what might be possible. As this episode is released, Holly is preparing to take on one of the most iconic races in the world – the Western States Endurance Run 100 miler in California. After hearing the stories in this documentary, you'll understand why so many people believe her best is still ahead of her. Whether you're a runner or not, I think you'll find something of yourself in Holly's story. Because at its heart, this documentary asks a question that applies to all of us: What if the best chapter of your story hasn't happened yet? Special thanks to Holly Ranson, Nic French, Mel Clark, Phil Gore, Brent Ford and Shaun Kaesler for generously sharing their stories and helping bring this documentary to life. Enjoy!

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  Episode #80

  Pressure - How to Harness It Instead of Being Crushed by It

  Dec 4, 202534 minS0

  <p>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 this episode, Rob breaks down what pressure really is, where it comes from, and why most of us unknowingly create it ourselves.</p> <p>You'll learn:</p> <p>The psychological roots of pressure and how your brain reacts to it</p> <p>Common ways athletes build pressure on themselves</p> <p>Practical strategies to work with pressure instead of letting it overwhelm you</p> <p>Mindset shifts that help you perform at your best...

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  Episode #79

  Inside the Runner’s Brain: Why It Sabotages You (and How to Stop It)

  Nov 20, 202540 minS0

  <p>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 standing on the start line? In this episode, Rob breaks down the three parts of your brain — the Human, the Chimp, and the Computer — and shows you how understanding this simple model can completely change the way you think, feel, and perform as a runner.</p> <p>Drawing on Professor Steve Peters’ The Chimp Paradox and A Path Through the Jungle, plus The Brave Athlete by Lesley Paterson and Simon Marshall...

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  Episode #78

  Re-Release: The Mindset Journey Behind Winning Coast to Kosci: Lessons from My 2022 Race

  Nov 6, 20251h 42mS0

  <p>With the 2025 Coast to Kosci ultramarathon just around the corner, I’m re-releasing one of my most meaningful conversations — recorded shortly after I won the 2022 Coast to Kosci 240km ultramarathon.</p> <p>In this interview with the amazing Bex Vandenburg, I share what was really going through my mind during the race — the mental tools, emotional shifts, and lessons that helped me push through fatigue, doubt, and pain to reach the finish line first.</p> <p>Whether you’re lining up for this year’s race, crewing a runner, or simply fascinated by what it takes to perform at your best...

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