Run Culture Podcast

What if your biggest race-day limiter isn’t fitness- but your mindset?In this episode, Shannon Thompson, a mental performance coach for elite distance runners in Flagstaff, shares practical tools to help you race with less fear and more freedom.We explore: The mountain and the weather - understanding fear and anxiety when racing gets tough. The heart of the race - deciding who you want to be and how you want to show up in the race. A loose race plan - focusing less on outcomes and more on what you can control: staying present and committing to the actions you can take, regardless of how you feel.Packed with insights for runners and coaches at every level. Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Explore Shannon’s work: Website: https://shannonthompsonmpc.com/

Focus Sessions: https://shannonthompsonmpc.com/focus-session-series/

Free Session 1: https://shannonthompsonmpc.com/2026-fall-focus-session-series-session-one/

Register for the 7-session summary: https://portal.campnetwork.com/Register/Register.php?camp_id=396864