Sure thing. I keep my mind locked in with a few tricks: first, I block out distractions by focusing on my breath—counting inhale, exhale, repeat—then I set a clear, one‑word goal for the run, like “speed.” Anything else is noise. When the clock’s ticking, I mentally split the distance into chunks: “First 200, finish strong.” That keeps the brain engaged and the body moving. How do you manage the mental load?