#120: Stress Is Killing Your Running (The Relax Fix You're Missing) with Dr Kasim Al-Mashat

Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video. Get a free sample pack with any purchase at https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO This episode focuses on simple, practical tools to reduce stress in daily life, stay calm, and run with more presence. We talk breathing, awareness, mindset, and race-day nerves, and how relaxing on purpose can actually improve performance and enjoyment. Dr. Kasim, a member of our Personal Best Running Coaching Program, shares what's worked for him in training and daily life.

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Chapters:

• 0:00 — Training the mind: Stress management for athletes
• 1:15 — LMNT Sponsorship
• 2:22 — How you can reduce stress in everyday life
• 5:50 — Simple stress-reduction habits
• 11:03 — Awareness vs. living on autopilot
• 14:40 — Running with awareness and listening to your body
• 21:53 — How to start a meditation practice
• 28:00 — Is there a "best" time of day to meditate?