#120: Stress Is Killing Your Running (The Relax Fix You're Missing) with Dr Kasim Al-Mashat cover art

#120: Stress Is Killing Your Running (The Relax Fix You're Missing) with Dr Kasim Al-Mashat

#120: Stress Is Killing Your Running (The Relax Fix You're Missing) with Dr Kasim Al-Mashat

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 Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video. Get a free sample pack with any purchase at https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO This episode focuses on simple, practical tools to reduce stress in daily life, stay calm, and run with more presence. We talk breathing, awareness, mindset, and race-day nerves, and how relaxing on purpose can actually improve performance and enjoyment. Dr. Kasim, a member of our Personal Best Running Coaching Program, shares what's worked for him in training and daily life. Watch this full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MsJ_vyx-CLc Chapters: 0:00 — Training the mind: Stress management for athletes1:15 — LMNT Sponsorship2:22 — How you can reduce stress in everyday life5:50 — Simple stress-reduction habits11:03 — Awareness vs. living on autopilot14:40 — Running with awareness and listening to your body21:53 — How to start a meditation practice28:00 — Is there a "best" time of day to meditate?31:36 — How mindset affects training and progress35:04 — Key lessons and advice for runners looking to improve42:22 — Stress, cortisol, and why sleep gets disrupted44:41 — Practical breathing tools to calm the nervous system54:58 — Gaining perspective and appreciation for life1:00:46 — What long-form meditation teaches athletes1:07:24 — Managing race-day nerves1:11:18 — Simple mental resets to stay calm and positive1:18:55 — Where to find Dr. Kasim1:19:44 — How to become a happier, healthier, stronger athlete FIND DR. KASIM AL-MASHAT: ► Website: https://centreformindfulness.ca/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.kasimalmashat ► Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.kasimal-mashat5191 ► Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15yQZXEHCp18aTjgTn834x LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED ► My new book Running Breakthroughs as Audio book, Printed Book and eBook: https://florisgierman.com/ ► More options to buy the book worldwide on Amazon: https://geni.us/running-breakthroughs ► Path Projects: https://pathprojects.com/ ► Dr. Phil Maffetone episode: https://youtu.be/DyE2J5pcWcA YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE: ► My Personal Best Running Coaching Program: https://www.pbprogram.com/ ► YouTube - Subscribe to see new videos: http://bit.ly/Flo-YT ► Podcast: https://extramilest.com/podcast/ ► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785 ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman/ ► Extramilest Website: https://extramilest.com ► Path Projects Website: https://pathprojects.com Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases." Affiliate links do not increase cost to you. Also, you do not need to use these links. You can also search for these same items in Amazon or on any search engine/shopping site of your choice and buy/research them that way. ABOUT THE EXTRAMILEST SHOW: A podcast and YouTube channel where host Floris Gierman interviews world class athletes, coaches and health experts on the topic of how to become a stronger, healthier and happier athlete. More info about our Personal Best Running Coaching Program can be found at https://www.pbprogram.com. SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell to see new videos: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT
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