BeSophro and its founder Dominique Antiglio are featured in the March 2026 issue of Women’s Running in a lead feature titled How Do I… Train My Brain to Run Better?
The full-page editorial explores an essential but often underestimated aspect of endurance sport: the role of the mind in performance.
In the article, Dominique explains how sophrology, a mind-body training method combining breathing, gentle movement, relaxation and visualisation, helps runners strengthen focus, regulate stress and build resilience. The feature highlights how mental preparation influences race-day nerves, motivation during long training sessions, recovery after exertion and overall athletic consistency.
Women’s Running outlines how sophrology can support runners by helping them:
- Reduce stress and anxiety before and during competition
- Improve sleep quality ahead of races
- Increase body awareness to prevent tension or misalignment
- Strengthen intrinsic motivation and mental stamina
- Support recovery through dynamic relaxation
The feature reinforces that these tools are not reserved for elite athletes. Runners of all levels can benefit from integrating short, daily mind-body practices into their routine.
As Dominique shares in the article:
“It’s about training the mind to support the body, and let athletes enjoy running fully present in every strike.”
The piece highlights a central Sophrology principle: sustainable performance comes from alignment between body and mind.
Why this matters
- Performance is more than physical strength. Mental preparation plays a decisive role in focus, endurance and emotional control during training and competition.
- Calm supports consistency. Regulating stress and improving body awareness can enhance recovery, reduce injury risk and strengthen long-term resilience.
- Motivation starts internally. Sophrology helps cultivate intrinsic motivation, allowing athletes to sustain effort over time without burnout.
- Presence transforms performance. When mind and body work together, running becomes not only more effective, but more enjoyable.
Curious to explore how Sophrology can support your training, recovery and overall wellbeing? Discover BeSophro’s digital programmes, private sessions and workplace offerings designed to help you reconnect with your body, regulate stress and build sustainable performance.