#120: Stress Is Killing Your Running (The Relax Fix You're Missing) with Dr Kasim Al-Mashat

Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video. Get a free sample pack with any purchase at https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO This episode focuses on simple, practical tools to reduce stress in daily life, stay calm, and run with more presence. We talk breathing, awareness, mindset, and race-day nerves, and how relaxing on purpose can actually improve performance and enjoyment. Dr. Kasim, a member of our Personal Best Running Coaching Program, shares what's worked for him in training and daily life.

Watch this full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MsJ_vyx-CLc

Chapters:

0:00 — Training the mind: Stress management for athletes
1:15 — LMNT Sponsorship
2:22 — How you can reduce stress in everyday life
5:50 — Simple stress-reduction habits
11:03 — Awareness vs. living on autopilot
14:40 — Running with awareness and listening to your body
21:53 — How to start a meditation practice
28:00 — Is there a "best" time of day to meditate?
31:36 — How mindset affects training and progress
35:04 — Key lessons and advice for runners looking to improve
42:22 — Stress, cortisol, and why sleep gets disrupted
44:41 — Practical breathing tools to calm the nervous system
54:58 — Gaining perspective and appreciation for life
1:00:46 — What long-form meditation teaches athletes
1:07:24 — Managing race-day nerves
1:11:18 — Simple mental resets to stay calm and positive
1:18:55 — Where to find Dr. Kasim
1:19:44 — How to become a happier, healthier, stronger athlete

FIND DR. KASIM AL-MASHAT:

► Website: https://centreformindfulness.ca/

► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.kasimalmashat

► Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.kasimal-mashat5191

► Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15yQZXEHCp18aTjgTn834x

LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED

► My new book Running Breakthroughs as Audio book, Printed Book and eBook: https://florisgierman.com/

► More options to buy the book worldwide on Amazon: https://geni.us/running-breakthroughs

► Path Projects: https://pathprojects.com/

► Dr. Phil Maffetone episode: https://youtu.be/DyE2J5pcWcA

YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE:

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► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785

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► Path Projects Website: https://pathprojects.com

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