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Psychology for Ultramarathon with Dr. Carla Meijen | KoopCast Episode 171

Mar 17, 2023

01:25:08

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Episode notes

Introduction

3min

The Psychology of Endurance Performance

2min

The Psychology of Performance

5min

The Importance of Understanding Our Area of Expertise

3min

The Four Psychological Demands for Endurance Performance

3min

How to Pace Your Way to the Finish Line

3min

How to Negotiate Over Durability in an Ultra Marathon Context

5min

The Relationship Between Positive Associative Thoughts and Being Well Fueled

4min

How to Plan for the Unknown

4min

10.

The Importance of Confidence in Training

2min

11.

The Perceived Exhaustion End Point Interaction

3min

12.

The Importance of Focusing Away From Time-Based Goals

5min

13.

The Importance of Perceived Control in Ultra Marathons

3min

14.

The Relationship Between Goal Setting and Goal Flexibility

3min

15.

The Importance of Deliberate Action in Stress

3min

16.

How to Change Your Focus to Improve Your Performance

3min

17.

The Power of Routine in Endurance Training

4min

18.

How to Promote Self-Efficacy in a Challenge State

5min

19.

How to Balance Demands and Resources

2min

20.

The Importance of Reflection in Training

2min

21.

How to Reflect on a Workout

5min

22.

Building a Feedback Feedback Loop

4min

23.

The Power of Psychological Strengths in Sports

5min

24.

The Synergies Between Sport and Pregnancy

2min

25.

Carla Sport Psychology: A Guide to Success

2min

26.

Research Essentials for Ultra Running

3min

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Episode overview:

Carla is a chartered sport and exercise physiologist and senior lecturer in applied sports psychology at St. Mary’s University, UK She has a keen interest in endurance performance inspired by her work providing mental support at running events. She researches and teaches in sport psychology and also works as a sport psychology practitioner.

Episode highlights:

(23:38) Psychology and nutrition: setting if-then plans, avoiding situations that trigger negative thoughts, plan ahead, putting good intentions into action

(43:25) Switching foci: recapping techniques, understanding attentional foci, realizing which foci are relevant to your situation, examples, avoiding rumination

(1:04:50) Process goals for training: mental strategies, running technique, nutrition, growth occurs during reflection, valuing positive experiences, instilling confidence, quality of motivation

Additional resources:

Carla’s website

Carla’s book

How Training for Ultras Can Empower Your Pregnancy Journey with Carla Meijen PhD and Stephanie Howe PhD | KoopCast Episode #184

Research Essentials for Ultrarunning newsletter

Buy Training Essentials for Ultrarunning on Amazon or Audible

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