Improve your running performance by training yourself to think most effectively during your race and training. With Leslie and the support of a virtual group, you will learn evidenced-based thinking strategies that set the stage for a peak performance mindset leading up to your fall marathon or half marathon. Learn what your mind needs to run your best race – knowledge that you will benefit from on the run, but also in the rest of your life.

What’s Included:

• Weekly 1 hour live educational sessions x 10 weeks 

• Video recordings of all live sessions

• Weekly slides for each session

• Mental training plan to sync with your running schedule

• Mental Strategy on Race Day Planning Guide

• Access to Leslie, psychotherapist, for individual questions for the program duration + until your goal race if within 3 months of group conclusion 

• Weekly suggested assignments

• NYC meet up in person during 2025 NYC Marathon Weekend with Leslie

What this program is NOT:

• 1-on-1 therapy

• Run Coaching

Topics:

• Goal Setting and Visualization

• Positive Self-Talk

• Tolerating Pain and Discomfort

• Mindfulness and Staying Present

• Mental Toughness in Long Runs

• Stress and Anxiety Management

• Focus and Concentration

• Setbacks and Comebacks

• Mindset for the Taper

• Gratitude and Enjoyment

When: August 27th – October 29th, 2025 *Dates & times subject to change

Cost: $550

Time: Wednesdays at 12pm EST

Where: Group sessions occur virtually on the Zoom platform.