Welcome back to The Mindsight Podcast! In Episode 12, we are joined by the number one cross-country runner in the UK, back-to-back English Schools XC Champion, and newly signed University of Georgia D1 athlete, Alex Lennon.

In this deep dive, Alex pulls back the curtain on the exact psychological frameworks that allow an 18-year-old to dominate the elite running scene completely relaxed. We discuss his famous "24-Hour Failure Rule," how to practice switching off pre-race anxiety, and why he structures his daily life with a "wired to work" mentality. We also explore his upcoming transition to the American NCAA system, his background in photography, and his ultimate ambition: becoming the next Seb Coe of British middle-distance running.If you want to understand how to drop your ego, stop overthinking, and turn raw grit into elite execution, this episode is a mandatory masterclass.

⏱️ Timestamps

• 0:00 — Introduction and Background
• 1:33 — Meet Alex Lennon
• 3:07 — Cross Country & Training
• 7:00 — Growing Up: Roots, Coaches & Family
• 12:05 — Race Day Mindset
• 16:27 — Resilience & Moving Forward
• 19:20 — Learning from Florida
• 21:56 — Goals & Going to Georgia
• 30:55 — Building a Personal Brand
• 35:24 — The Olympic Dream
• 38:38 — Quick Fire Questions
• 40:57 — Final Thoughts on Pressure and Enjoyment

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