Coping with Pre-Workout Anxiety: Mental Strategies for Endurance Athletes

The Mentally Fit Athlete
21/04/2025 20 min

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In this episode of The Mentally Fit Athlete, a Los Angeles running coach asks: “How can athletes manage pre-workout anxiety?” Dr. Jason von Stietz and Lidia Garcia, MSW share simple, science-backed mental tools to help runners and endurance athletes cultivate confidence, focus, and a growth-oriented mindset before every workout.What You’ll LearnUnderstanding Pre-Workout AnxietyImpact of Social Apps on Athlete StressHaving your mission in mind as an athleteJournaling, Therapy & Support SystemsFeatured Resources & Links:Lidia Garcia, MSW• Website: ⁠lidiagarcia.net⁠• Instagram: ⁠@liddie.g⁠• Pasadena Run Club: ⁠@pasadena.runclub⁠Dr. Jason von Stietz• Website: ⁠drjasonvonstietz.com⁠• Instagram: ⁠@cbtsportpsych⁠• Bluesky: @cbtsportpsych

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