Race Day Mindset for Beginners & Charity Runners
A Running Workshop with Kim Ingleby at Kinisi Run Hub
Race day doesn’t just test your legs — it tests your head.
For many beginners and charity runners, the biggest challenge isn’t training mileage or fitness, but what happens in the mind before and during the event: nerves, doubt, overthinking, and the fear of not being “ready”.
This workshop is designed to meet runners exactly where they are.
What this session is about
Race Day Mindset for Beginners & Charity Runners is a practical, supportive session led by Kim Ingleby, focused on helping runners approach race day with greater calm, confidence, and clarity.
Rather than performance optimisation or elite tactics, this workshop explores:
- How to manage pre-race nerves and anxiety
- How to stay mentally present during the event
- Simple mindset tools for when things feel hard or unexpected
- How to reframe success beyond pace, time, or comparison
The aim is not to “control” the race, but to relate to it more skillfully.
Who this workshop is for
This session is especially suited to:
- First-time race participants
- Charity runners juggling training with busy lives
- Runners who feel mentally overwhelmed on race day
- Anyone who wants a steadier, kinder approach to racing
No prior experience with mindset work is needed.
About Kim Ingleby
Kim Ingleby is a performance coach working with runners across a wide range of abilities. Her approach combines psychological insight with practical, accessible tools that runners can actually use — not just think about.
Kim’s work focuses on helping people build sustainable confidence, emotional regulation, and self-trust in sport and movement.
You can learn more about Kim’s background and approach here:
👉 https://www.energisedperformance.com/team/kim-ingleby
About The Venue – Kinisi Run Hub
is an independent specialty running store in Bedminster, Bristol, offering personalised support for runners of all abilities. Founded by a family of runners, Kinisi combines expert movement analysis and tailored product guidance to help people find the right running shoes and gear for their needs. The hub also serves as a welcoming local resource for running advice, community connection, and support throughout your running journey.
Website: Kinisi Run Hub
A Running Workshops session
This event forms part of the Running Workshops programme — a series of small, focused sessions designed to connect runners with local expertise in a relaxed, human setting.
Running Workshops are about:
- Learning without pressure
- Asking questions in a supportive environment
- Building confidence through understanding, not comparison
A final note
You don’t need to feel fearless to take part.
You just need to feel supported enough to begin.
If race day feels bigger than you expected, this workshop offers a steadier way forward.
Event details & booking
Full details, including date, time, location, and booking, can be found on Eventbrite:
👉 Race Day Mindset for Beginners & Charity Runners
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/race-day-mindset-for-beginners-charity-runners-tickets-1981240095459
Places are limited to keep the session conversational and interactive.
This talk is the second in a two part series by Kim who discussed motivation in her first talk on January 16th 2026.