The Brain’s Role in Ultrarunning Performance with Scott Frey, PhD #215

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Episode overview:

Dr. Scott H. Frey is an internationally renowned neuroscientist, psychologist, accomplished endurance athlete, author, and teacher. Scott helps individuals and groups identify and realize their aspirations. He can be reached at: Scott@CerebralPerformance.com

Episode highlights:

(29:00) Data and compromising effort levels: example of readiness scores harming mental preparation pre-race

(39:04) Feedback manipulation: training interventions, example of pacing for a closer finish line, interjecting uncertainty in cycling workouts, cycling racing example

(1:06:25) Strength of mental training interventions: interval analogy, medical analogy, randomized double blinded studies, placebo meta-analysis example, half of treatment is mental

Additional resources:

Scott's website
https://www.cerebralperformance.com/

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