Episode 22

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Published on:

10th Aug 2026

Motivation & Mindset

Summary:

  • Coach Tim & Coach Donald wrap up the Sports Psychology mini-series with a discussion on Motivation & Mindset, and share some tools athletes can use to set themselves up for long-term success.

Noteworthy Moments/Quotes:

  • 0:18 - Coach Donald recaps the summer Sports Science Camp
  • 8:10 - Coach Tim reviews the previous Sports Psychology episodes, and opens up the final component of Motivation & Mindset
  • 12:14 - The coaches talk about the Common Myths associated with Motivation & Mindset
  • 25:00 - The coaches start their Deep Dive
  • 33:20 - Coach Donald discusses how his motivation and mindset towards training will affect his relationship with his son
  • 38:45 - Coach Donald takes on the final topic of the Deep Dive by talking about building confidence through evidence
  • 50:55 - Coach Tim unpacks what it means to “control your controllables” and reframing setbacks
  • 1:00:38 - Coach Donald wraps up the episode, and highlights the Strength Training for Runners webinar and the Fall Race Training program

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Next Episode Teaser:

In Season 2: Episode 23, the coaches talk about the importance of Long Term Athletic Development.

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About the Podcast

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.