Episode 21

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Published on:

27th Jul 2026

An Acceptance-Based Approach

Summary:

  • Coach Tim & Coach Donald continue their discussion on Sports Psychology and Mental Skills Training (MST) by unpacking the Acceptance-Based Approach theory

Noteworthy Moments/Quotes:

  • 3:40 - The coaches talk about the wildfire smoke over the weekend, how it affected them and share some training updates
  • 10:20 - Coach Donald shares a personal story about his recent bridal shower
  • 12:00 - Coach Tim kicks off the discussion with a quick review of Sports Psychology and Mental Skills Training
  • 19:27 - Coach Tim explores some of the Common Myths associated with the Acceptance-Based Approach
  • 27:50 - The coaches start their Deep Dive, and share ways that athletes can utilize an acceptance-based approach to help their performance
  • 44:35 - Coach Tim talks about the relationship between an acceptance-based approach and physical discomfort during a difficult training session, race or competition
  • 52:30 - The coaches share the Key Takeaways from the episode, and recap the benefits of implementing mindfulness protocols
  • 57:23 - Coach Tim summarizes some main points and provides advice for athletes

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Next Episode Teaser:

In Season 2: Episode 22, the coaches wrap up the mini-series on Sports Psychology and Mental Skills Training with a discussion on Motivation & Mindset

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Training Well Done
Learn about the why, how, and what of quality training. If you want to be a better runner, athlete, or just healthier, this is for you!
Coach Tim and Coach Donald are strength and running coaches at Global Human Performance, a personal training gym that helps athletes, especially endurance athletes and runners, build durable bodies and high performance. This podcast is a way to share with our broader community the science of how training goes to continue educating people against much of the antiquated information, misconceptions, and nonsense that exists so that you can ask better questions to be informed.

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Donald Robinson

Hey I'm Donald. I am an entrepreneur, coach, educator, athlete, traveler, and lover of pastries.