You’ve probably encountered the adage that running is 90 percent mental, yet despite this feeling (and how true it may be), most runners dedicate the majority of their training to making sure they’re physically fit. But the brain fatigues too, so we talked with running coach and licensed clinical social worker, Danielle Snyder, about the importance of mindset training and the connection between mental well-being and physical performance. TOPICS & TIMES:Women Who FKT update

Hardrock 100 pacing

Danielle’s background

Combining social work with athletics

Why athletes are an underserved population

Founding Inner Drive Wellness

Mindset training

Ultrarunning & mental health

Mental toughness vs. psychological flexibility

What a healthy relationship with running looks like

Why we shouldn’t run to destress

Processing injury

Thoughts on social media

Has Covid changed how we talk about mental health?

Rewarding failure

Taper tantrums & post-race blues