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Mind Over Miles: Mental Strategies for Runners with Craig Meriwether

Brian Patterson Season 1 Episode 170

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Most runners overlook the power of their mind—until now. This episode reveals how mental training, visualization, and subconscious mastery can unlock your peak performance, whether you're recovering from injury or aiming for that personal best. Imagine finishing a race stronger, more confident, and less stressed—all by harnessing your mind's potential.

We are joined by Craig Meriwether, a licensed hypnotherapist with a profound personal journey from depression to peak mental health. Craig shares how decades of experience, backed by fascinating studies and Olympic stories, demonstrate that the mind can accelerate healing, boost confidence, and extend your running longevity. Discover the science behind visualization techniques used by Michael Phelps—the power to mentally rehearse your race like a champion—and the surprising neural data showing that even pretending to practice can forge real brain pathways. Craig breaks down practical mental tools: how to use subconscious cues to overcome injuries, banish race nerves, and push through physical fatigue.

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