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

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The Mentally Fit Athlete

Lidia Garcia, MSW and Jason von Stietz, PhD

10 episodes

3 days ago

The Mentally Fit Athlete is hosted by Lidia Garcia, MSW and Dr. Jason von Stietz. We discuss the mental side of sport and performance. Each episode is an informal open conversation filled with practical takeaways useful for coaches, athletes, and anyone interested in performance and wellbeing.

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Mental Health

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

The Mentally Fit Athlete

20 minutes 50 seconds

7 months ago

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

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 Learn

Understanding Pre-Workout Anxiety

Impact of Social Apps on Athlete Stress

Having your mission in mind as an athlete

Journaling, Therapy & Support Systems

Featured Resources & Links:

Lidia Garcia, MSW• Website: ⁠lidiagarcia.net⁠• Instagram: ⁠@liddie.g⁠• Pasadena Run Club: ⁠@pasadena.runclub⁠

Dr. Jason von Stietz• Website: ⁠drjasonvonstietz.com⁠• Instagram: ⁠@cbtsportpsych⁠• Bluesky: @cbtsportpsych