RunnerIQ

What do you think about while you run–Mental focus and Running economy

February 9, 2024

Welcome back, fellow runners tuning into the RunnerIQ podcast! In today's episode, we're delving into the intricacies of mental focus during running with a spotlight on the research conducted by Aghdaei et al., "The Effects of an Associative, Dissociative, Internal, and External Focus of Attention on Running Economy" (2021). Join our hosts, Kim Kreuzman and Nicole Hamilton, as they break down the study's findings, exploring how different attention focuses can impact running the economy.

Whether you're aiming for that next personal record or just enhancing your overall running experience, this episode is your roadmap to understanding how state of mind can impact running performance and future areas of study in this regard. So hop on the treadmill or run out the door, and get ready to elevate your running IQ with insights that go beyond the miles!