Be Present When You Train

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The 33rd Edition of your favourite Running Newsletter

Something I don’t speak about as much as I’ve recently realised I should, is what we’re talking about today. We’re talking about the importance of mindfulness during exercise. 


Something to Think About 💭

When you’re truly present during a run, every step becomes more than movement – it’s a conversation between your mind, body, and your surroundings.

Something to Ask Yourself ❓

Am I fully aware of how my body feels, moves, and connects with the world around me right now and when I exercise?

Article of the Week 📄

Mindfulness and exercise has always been something that has served my mental health. Both of them, together. So, have a read of this article if you don’t believe me.

read it here


Track of the Week 🎶

Been in Egypt… soooooo here’s a banger for you

This week’s track of the week is:

Lala by Shkoon (2018)

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Personal Lesson

Running – Life’s Metaphor

When you focus on each step, each breath, or each movement during exercise, you’re not worrying about the finish line or what’s coming next — you’re just showing up for the moment.

If you’re constantly stuck in the past or anxious about the future, you miss out on what’s happening right now, where real growth and connection actually take place.

Final Thoughts

I was training with a friend the other day and the coach in me came out. As we were doing an exercise, I shouted to him, “WHERE NOT HERE TO JUST GET IT DONE!” The idea of “getting it done” might feel necessary sometimes, but there’s a lot to gain from being present whilst you do it. 

Mindfulness in training isn’t just about improving performance; it’s about creating a deeper connection between your mind and body. When you focus on the present moment, whether it’s the rhythm of your breathing, the movement of your legs and torso, or the feel of the terrain you’re running on, you’re not just moving; you’re engaging with yourself in a way that’s intentional and transformative. I like to see it as a reminder that training isn’t just a physical pursuit; it’s a mental and emotional one, too. By learning to stay present, you gain clarity, resilience, and a sense of control, not just in exercise but in life as a whole.

It’s in those moments of focus, when we’re completely in tune with ourselves, that we find growth – not just as athletes, but as people.

Whether you’re halfway through a run, or just about to do your final rep in the gym, try to be present, in that moment. You might just discover a new level of connection and purpose, one step at a time.

Thanks again for reading and subscribing.

Run the runnable, and keep showing up for yourself!

Tommy 🙂