A High-Impact Experience Runners Will Remember Looking for an unforgettable wellness offering for your race expo? Our neuroscience-based experiences help your runners mentally prepare, reset, and recover, creating elevated race moments they'll rave about. Studies show mental imagery and mindfulness improve pacing, enhance confidence, and regulate cortisol and adrenaline (Guillot & Collet, 2008; Tang et al., 2015; Fadare et al., 2022). Our Theta Wave Sound Meditation supports parasympathetic activation and recovery, helping runners restore mind and body effortlessly. Delivered as group activations, rolling expo lounges, or VIP upgrades, we bring science-backed wellness directly to your venue. Wellness Activation Options Designed for Your Race Expo Participants Runner-Specific Visualization for pacing, flow, and mindset. Breathwork Activation to relieve stress and reduce pre-race anxiety. Somatic Yoga Experiences to release fascial restrictions and reduce stress. Theta Wave Sound Meditation for a complete brain-body reset. Science-Based Recovery to reduce cortisol and improve energy. Mobile On-Site Experience that seamlessly fits your expo or event Ascendify Wellness™ Experiences Ensure Your Runners Receive The Best Enhance Performance Through Mental Rehearsal: Guided visualization improves focus, perceived readiness, and endurance by priming the brain’s motor and strategic pathways (Guillot & Collet, 2008). Support Nervous System Regulation & Calm: Breathwork and meditation reduce pre-race anxiety while improving heart rate variability and recovery speed (Tang et al., 2015; Cahn & Polich, 2006). Deliver Science-Backed Recovery After the Race: Sound meditation helps discharge built-up adrenaline, cortisol, and muscle tension while accelerating parasympathetic recovery (McEwen & Wingfield, 2010; Schleip et al., 2012). Offer an Elevated, VIP-Caliber Wellness Experience: Whether delivered in rolling sessions or booked as a premium upgrade, this service offers a standout moment for runners to relax, reset, and reconnect with their goals. Why Race Organizers Choose Ascendify Wellness™ This is more than just a wellness activation! It’s a performance boost (pre-race) and/or a recovery sanctuary (post race), built to impress your participants and elevate your brand. With options for group sessions, rolling lounge-style activations, or exclusive VIP experiences, it’s the perfect solution for creating a high-end, evidence-based wellness touchpoint at your next race event. Meet Your Facilitator: Liz Adriano Liz is the founder of Ascendify Wellness™ and Certified Sound Meditation Practitioner, specializing in her neuroscience-backed Theta Wave Sound Mediation. Liz is also a Certified Somatic Yoga Teacher and Corporate Performance Leader. Theta Wave Sound Meditation and Somatic Yoga are science-backed modalities developed to help athletes, professionals, and high performers reset their nervous systems and elevate their athletic performance. With a background in corporate leadership, neuroscience-based wellness, elite recovery protocols, and a as a former half-marathon runner, Liz brings a grounded, results-driven approach to meditation for athletes. Connect with Liz on LinkedIn: here. Perfect For Marathon, half-marathon, and 10K/5K Expos Race weekend recovery lounges or activation zones High-performance training retreats and group runs VIP experience enhancements and sponsor brand activations Businesses in Arizona and Beyond: Supporting Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and Phoenix, Arizona. (Custom quotes available for locations outside this region.) Create a Memorable Race Experience That Fuels Mind & Body Take the next step in strategic race wellness experiences and wow your runners! For businesses outside Arizona, Contact Us for a custom consultation and tailored quote. References Cahn, B. R., & Polich, J. (2006). Meditation states and traits: EEG, ERP, and neuroimaging studies. Psychological Bulletin, 132(2), 180–211. https://doi.org/10.1037/0033-2909.132.2.180 Fadare, A. S., Lambaco, P. E., Mangorsi, B. Y., Lorchano, J. D. L., & Tercio, B. J. (2022). A voyage into the visualization of athletic performances: A review. American Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation, 1(3), 105–112. https://doi.org/10.54536/ajmri.v1i3.479 Guillot, A., & Collet, C. (2008). Construction of the motor imagery integrative model in sport: A review and theoretical investigation. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 6(1), 31–44. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/17509840701823139 McEwen, B. S., & Wingfield, J. C. (2010). What is in a name? Integrating homeostasis, allostasis and stress. Hormones and Behavior, 57(2), 105–111. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yhbeh.2009.09.011 Schleip, R., Jäger, H., & Klingler, W. (2012). What is 'fascia'? A review of different nomenclatures. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 16(4), 496–502. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23036881/ Tang, Y. Y., Hölzel, B. K., & Posner, M. I. (2015). The neuroscience of mindfulness meditation. Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 16(4), 213–225. https://doi.org/10.1038/nrn3916
