Psychology of Running
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Most runners know that at least 50 percent of running is mental—but few recognize how understanding the psychology of running can help them. Learn how to strengthen the most under trained component of your running engine – your mind.

	I empower runners to accomplish their goals by sharing unique mental strategies that can help transform their running and their lives. I work with runners as well as other performers face-to-face as well as via Skype and the phone to make a nation-wide impact.

	My quest is to make real-world mental strategies more available to runners at all levels. To do this, I speak at running events including races to help runners and other athletes reach their full potential.

	Cindra is a well known and respected author of articles on running psychology and mental toughness. Her regular column and articles can be seen in The Free Press and active.com and she has been quoted in magazines such as Runner's World and ESPN the Magazine.

My Story

Cindra's photo In 2010, I ran a life-changing marathon that proved to me that the mind is as powerful as the body. While training for that race, I realized few runners understand how to strengthen their mind like they do their body. My quest is to change that.

Psychology of Running News

Preview the Mankato Marathon & Half Courses

I have teamed up with Sport Pix and the Mankato Marathon to provide videos of the marathon and half marathon courses. Listen closely to the commentary. You will learn exactly what you should be saying to yourself when running. And the last 10 seconds is the best!

Full Marathon Course

Half Marathon Course

Omaha Marathon

I am honored that the Omaha World Herald described my mindset and included my mantra in their story about the Omaha Marathon.

Read the Omaha World Herald Article

Raise Your Athletic IQ

Whether you're trying to finish your first race, nail a PR, or increase your weekly mileage, runners who are most successful in achieving their goals have a high "athletic intelligence."

Read the Runner's World Article

This Week's Runner's Edge Mankato, MN Run

We are meeting this Saturday at 7am at the YMCA. You don't need to be a member to join us. We are meeting in the lobby and will have water/gatorade at mile 3. Hope to see you there! All are welcome!

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