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    The Stronger Stride Podcast

    The Stronger Stride Podcast

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    A podcast about running and more! A weekly conversation with accomplished athletes, health professionals, and weekend warriors on how and why they do what they do. We aspire to share value on topics surrounding training, nutrition, injury prevention, and mental strategies to not only improve your performance but enhance your life. Your hosts, Lydia Mckay; Physiotherapist and Personal Trainer, and Sophie Lane; Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Running Coach, are passionate about running and are excited to help you run stronger!

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    190. Personality Traits, Motivation and Running Performance

    190. Personality Traits, Motivation and Running Performance

    March 29, 2025
    57m

    190. Personality Traits, Motivation and Running Performance

    What does the research say about motivation and exercise consistency? Is there a secret code or personality profile that leads to sustainability and/or high performance? Well today you'll have your answers!

    We are covering the science on what promotes consistency, personality traits associated with adherence and things to avoid.


    We cover:
    -The Influence of Personality Traits on Training Consistency – How traits like conscientiousness and extraversion impact exercise habits.
    - The Science of Motivation – What research says about intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation
    -Burnout & Mental Barriers – How stress, anxiety, and pressure influence training
    -The research approved recipe for sustainable training


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    • TAILWINDSTRONG: 15% off Tailwind Nutrition for premium hydration and rebuild products

    • STRONGERSTRIDE: 15% off Vivobarefoot shoes

    • STRONGER15: 15% off Skorcha Sunscreen

    Thanks for all the love and support!
    TSSP x

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