Pressure is something every runner, athlete, and high-performer faces - but how we experience it and respond to it can make all the difference. In this episode, Rob breaks down what pressure really is, where it comes from, and why most of us unknowingly create it ourselves.

You'll learn:

  • The psychological roots of pressure and how your brain reacts to it

  • Common ways athletes build pressure on themselves

  • Practical strategies to work with pressure instead of letting it overwhelm you

  • Mindset shifts that help you perform at your best, even in high-stakes situations

Whether you're chasing a personal best, tackling an ultramarathon, or just feeling the weight of daily expectations, this episode will give you actionable tools to turn pressure into performance.

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Time Stamps: 00:00 – Welcome & Introduction 02:15 – What pressure actually is 08:30 – How we create unnecessary pressure 14:45 – Strategies to work with pressure 22:10 – Mindset shifts for peak performance 28:00 – Closing thoughts

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