Published Apr 4, 2024

s4/e12 When SHOULD You Skip A Run or Workout? with Coach Elisabeth

Elisabeth Scott delves into the significance of sleep, mental challenges, and smart decision-making in running, offering valuable insights into when to skip workouts for better health and performance. Discover strategies to balance training amidst life's demands and enhance your athletic goals.

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Questions from this episode

- How long should you sleep?
  Asked by 383 people
- How does exercise impact mental health?
  Asked by 273 people
- How can I reduce anxiety?
  Asked by 165 people
- How can one become more comfortable with uncertainty to build resilience?
  Asked by 130 people
- How much sleep do I need?
  Asked by 101 people
- Why is sleep important?
  Asked by 86 people
- How to overcome fear
  Asked by 66 people
- What is said about the stress-enhancing mindset?
  Asked by 52 people
- How important is sleep?
  Asked by 50 people
- How can I overcome fear and anxiety?
  Asked by 40 people
- How does one manage long-term stress?
  Asked by 38 people
- Why is sleep so important?
  Asked by 37 people
- Is 6 hours of sleep enough?
  Asked by 35 people
- What are the effects of sleep deprivation?
  Asked by 33 people
- How can I recover from overtraining?
  Asked by 28 people

s4/e12 When SHOULD You Skip A Run or Workout? with Coach Elisabeth

Topics covered

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Confronting Running Anxiety

Sleep and Well-Being

Mental Fatigue Effects

Sleep's Impact on Performance

Embracing Imperfection

Training and Life Balance

Balance in Training

Life's Impact on Running

Running While Sick

Injury and Recovery

Understanding Running Motivation

Mental Barriers in Running

Mental Blocks in Running

Performance Anxiety

Questions from this episode

How long should you sleep?

How does exercise impact mental health?

How can I reduce anxiety?

How can one become more comfortable with uncertainty to build resilience?

How much sleep do I need?

Why is sleep important?

How to overcome fear

What is said about the stress-enhancing mindset?

How important is sleep?

How can I overcome fear and anxiety?

How does one manage long-term stress?

Why is sleep so important?

Is 6 hours of sleep enough?

What are the effects of sleep deprivation?

How can I recover from overtraining?

Episode Highlights

Effects of Sleep

Mental Challenges

Training Decisions

s4/e12 When SHOULD You Skip A Run or Workout? with Coach Elisabeth

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Questions from this episode

Episode Highlights

Effects of SleepElisabeth Scott explores the critical role of sleep in athletic performance, highlighting how deprivation affects mood, energy, and decision-making. She discusses research findings on sleep's impact on well-being and the detrimental effects of mental fatigue on physical performance.

Effects of Sleep

Mental ChallengesElisabeth Scott explores the psychological challenges runners face, including mental fatigue and performance anxiety. She offers insights into overcoming these barriers to enhance training and achieve running goals.

Mental Challenges

Training DecisionsCoach Elisabeth Scott emphasizes the importance of decision-making in running, highlighting when to skip a workout for optimal performance and health. She explores balancing training with life's demands and guidelines for running while sick.

Training Decisions