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In today's episode, coach Jessica Marie Rose Leggio talks with sports psychologist Dr. Jim Taylor on the importance of adding mental training into your running regime. Dr. Jim Taylor offers a wealth of knowledge on a vital overlooked side of running. Be warned; this podcast dives deep into your subconscious fears.  Are you mental enough for running?  All runners know that running is as much a mental sport as it is physical. Your mindset supports your motivation for the countless hours of training and translating that work on race day. Yet, despite its importance, most runners don't consider training their minds.  You may be a runner that does 'mental stuff.' This realization could be visualizations or the positive affirmations that keep you going when your run. These things help motivate you to get out the door each day, stay positive, manage pain, focus, and reduce pre-competition anxiety. But there is a massive difference between doing 'mental stuff' and mental training.  When to start mental training as