Course curriculum

    1. Welcome & Overview

    1. Neuroplasticity

    2. Stress Response

    1. Values & Why

    2. Mindfulness

    3. Emotional Awareness (Noticing, Scaling)

    4. Cognitive Restructuring (Labeling, Distancing, Reframing)

    5. Focus & Control

    1. Self Compassion & Self Talk

    2. Habits & Routines

    3. Goal Setting

    4. Visualization & Imagery

    5. Emotional Regulation & Distress Tolerance

    1. Next Steps & Resources

About this course

  • $200.00
  • 14 lessons

What You Get

Everything you need to train your brain for your next race

  • An in depth course that dives into the "why" and "how" of mental health and mindset skills

  • Worksheets, activities and additional resources that take your learning to the next level

  • Trackers and tools to help you integrate learning into your life

  • Access to the Trailhead Community for 3 months to ask questions & get support during your learning journey

  • Your individual toolkit & personalized plan for developing your mindset & taking control of your mental wellness

  • A mental skills training plan to strategically build your skills

Your mind is just as important as your body when it comes to training and racing. Are you training yours?

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FAQ

  • What if I'm not training for anything?

    That's ok! These skills are applicable to anyone and everyone. Yes, they are racing skills but they are also skills for training...and for life!

  • How Long Will It Take?

    The course has been set up to take 9 weeks with new lessons and practice activities sent weekly to help you pace the learning effectively. You automatically get 12 weeks of access the Trailhead Community so you have some extra time to get support or ask questions. You have lifetime access to the course and can always join The Trailhead long term afterward!

  • Is this for new runners or long time runners?

    Veteran runners and new runners alike will benefit from this course. It provides opportunities for self reflection, to realign with goals and values, and to add tools to your toolkit--or sharpen the ones that are already there.

  • Why do runners need mental training?

    You don't leave your brain at home on race day. It comes along-- in whatever shape it is in. If you have taken care of it and taught it how to support you, your brain will be an asset on race day. If you overstress it or ignore it, you risk throwing away all of that physical training you put it. A well trained brain can improve your focus, increase your capacity for stress, reduce your sensitivity to pain, increase your motivation, and help you respond instead of react to the highs and lows of race day.

Meet Your Coach

Sarah Strong is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, UESCA certified ultrarunning coach, mom and accomplished ultra runner. Since earning her MSW from Washington University in St. Louis in 2014, Sarah has empowered individuals on their mental health and athletic journeys. She has written for Trail Runner and Women's Running Magazine and is an accomplished ultrarunner in her own right. That personal and professional expertise is the foundation for everything at The Trailhead!

Sarah Strong, LCSW

Owner, Fireweed Counseling, Certified Running Coach