Whether the goal for your run is to enjoy the scenery + company or hit challenging paces, getting centered mentally prior to your run will help the run be more fulfilling.

April’s Move of the Month: Pre-Run Mental Focus, guided by Dr. Justin Ross, a Denver-based sports psychologist and coach of the Perform Like a Mother series.

In this exercise, Justin helps you set your mind pre-run by prompting you to focus on your breath, your senses, and your workout goals. Using this sequence regularly, before you head out for your miles, will help you get the most, both mentally and physically, out of any run.