166. Dr. Amber Shipherd on Building Confidence, Self-Efficacy, and Positive Self-Talk
Release Date: 11/19/2020
2 Coaches on Running’s Hottest Topics: “Run Slow to Run Fast,” Walking, & Zone 2 Purism
The Strength Running Podcast
Chris McClung is a running coach, author of , host of the Rogue Running Podcast (, ), and prior cohost of the Clean Sport Collective podcast with cohosts Kara Goucher and Des Linden. He joins us to discuss often misunderstood topics in the running community: The truth - and misdirection - of "Run Slow to Run Fast" Does walking count as some type of cross-training? What about rucking? What almost everyone gets wrong about Zone 2 Whether World Marathon Major races are the ideal environment for PR's Connect with Chris through or his . Thank you LMNT! A big thanks...
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The Art of the Long Run: Joe Corcione on How to Plan Ultra Long Runs
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Joe Corcione is an ultramarathoner, running coach, and the founder of . He hosts the popular . He joins us to discuss the art of ultramarathon long runs: What's the minimum volume before starting to train for an ultra? What are the three types of long runs that he recommends? How to progress long runs throughout a training cycle What else are we training (besides endurance) during a long run? Joe is a wealth of information and one of the most inspiring people to speak with. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did! Thank you Previnex! Get yourself 15% off your first purchase ....
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4 Elite Marathon Workouts & How to Adapt Them For You (Coach Brant Stachel Returns)
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What can we learn from elite-level marathon workouts? A lot! Joining us is coach Brant Stachel, a psychotherapist, , massage therapist, and former elite triathlete. Listen to our previous conversation about how he focues on the mental side of running with pro runners . In this episode, Brant is sharing 4 elite marathon workouts. You'll learn: Why these workouts are structured the way they are How to "earn" your workouts When to run each workout How to scale each workout to your ability level The physiological benefits that each session provides Workouts vs. Long Runs vs. Long Run...
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The Value of Zone 3, Heart Rate vs. Effort, & How Heat Impacts Z2 with Brady Holmer (repost!)
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Brady Holmer is a physiologist, 2:24 marathoner, and author of the . This episode is important because it refutes many myths about Zone 2. It was first published in 2024 at the height of the Z2 craze. Brady and Jason discuss: Why an elevated heart rate isn't always the same The value of How heat impacts your HR A lot more... Follow Brady and thank him for coming on the Strength Running Podcast! Thank you Altra! New customers can get 10% off your entire order with code jason10 . I’ve been wearing Altra shoes for years - I absolutely love the roomy toe box that leaves extra...
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Lactate Threshold & the “Golden Zone:” 2x Olympian Marius Bakken on the Norwegian Method
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Marius Bakken is a medical doctor, author of , and a 2x Olympian who specialized in the 5,000m. He’s also competed in three World Championships and two European championships, while being a 3x Norwegian 1500m champion and a 2x champion in the 5,000. He holds personal bests of 3:38 in the 1500m, 13:06 in the 5k, and 28:26 in the 10k. Mind you, this is before the era of super shoes. This conversation focuses on lactate threshold, how to find it, and why this "golden zone" may be the most important training intensity of them all. Resources: Marius' new book Thank you Altra! New...
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Tapering, Warm-ups, & Yasso 800’s: Training Q&A with Coach Max Stoneking, DPT
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Max Stoneking is a practicing physical therapist at , former collegiate swimmer, and coach to runners and triathletes. He writes the and posts regularly on . This episodes features Max and Jason taking your questions: Are Yasso 800's a good predictor workout for marathoners? Are there better options? What is the ideal tapering strategy? How can runners best for different types of runs, workouts, and races? Best practices for treating hip injuries More! To contribute to future Q&A episodes, follow Jason or . Thanks Boulderthon! is a top 10 race in America according to...
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How to Improve Economy, Protein for Runners, & Top Lifting Mistakes (Jason Gets Interviewed!)
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Jason was recently a guest on the about: + mistakes (ideal for endurance runners) Why strength train in the first place? Protein needs for runners (age, activity, etc.) The type of strength training that improves Thank you to Dr. Mandy Riehl for hosting an amazing discussion! . Thank you Kila! Kila offers the world's lightest insoles. Made with super shoe foam, they're 65-70% lighter than most orthotics and worn by elite runners like UTMB champ Tom Evans. Go to and use code STRENGTHRUNNING for $50 your first pair. Truthfully, I’m skeptical of insoles. I once had...
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What Causes Plantar Fasciitis? Treat & Prevent PF with Dr. Mandy Riehl
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Plantar fasciitis is a common running injury presenting with pain and tightness at the heel and alongside the underside of the foot. It's not fun. Dr. Mandy Riehl is here to help you prevent and treat : What causes plantar fasciitis? How do we keep feet healthy when we're running so much? Ideal mobility + strength exercises for feet Foot mobility Shoe choices and how they impact your foot health For even more recovery and prevention ideas, download our . Mandy Riehl is a doctor of chiropractic, former D1 track and cross country, and current cross country coach who's won multiple...
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Triathlon GOAT Alistair Brownlee on How Heat Impacts Training, Racing, & Fueling
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Alistair Brownlee is the greatest male triathlete to ever live. He’s a 2x Olympic Gold Medalist, 4x World Champion in both individual and team titles, a 4x European Champion, and the 2014 Commonwealth Champion. He’s the only male athlete to have completed the grand slam of triathlon championships with Olympic, World, and Continental wins. He is also the cofounder of , a performance nutrition company. In this conversation, we focus on heat training: Heat training differences between runners and triathletes Cooling strategies vs. heat training The value of sweat tests How to adjust...
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Foot Strength, Mobility, & Health: How to Build Indestructible Feet with Dr. Jen Perez
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Jen Perez is the co-owner of , a clinician, as well as the co-owner of Kinetic Chiropractic in Lafayette, CO. She holds a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree and has experience working with Olympic and professional track and field athletes. We discuss: Should runners worry about foot strength? Her best exercises for strengthening the foot Tools, products, and shoes that promote foot strength Drills and mobility work for the feet How supershoes affect the function of your feet Resources & Links from the show: Follow and on Instagram How for runners Follow Thank you Altra! New...
info_outlineSelf-efficacy is one of the most important concepts in the world of performance psychology. Most of us understand this idea as "confidence" but it's actually more specific than that. It means:
"Self-efficacy refers to an individual's belief in his or her capacity to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainments."
Now you might have a lot of questions:
- How can we better prioritize our mental fitness so that we believe in our abilities?
- What are the sources of self-efficacy so we can draw from them during training?
- How can we use mantras for running to our advantage?
- Are there strategies for building confidence training (or self-efficacy training) into our running?
To help us answer these critical questions, I invited Dr. Amber Shipherd onto the podcast.
Dr. Amber Shipherd is an assistant professor and performance psychology program coordinator at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. She's also a certified mental performance consultant and owner of Next Level Mind Consulting.
She is a member of the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee Sports Psychology Registry and an Executive Committee Member with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology.
And thankfully for us, she's an expert on self-efficacy!
She joins us on the Strength Running Podcast to discuss the intricacies of confidence:
- Why confidence is not nearly as valuable as self-efficacy
- Strategies for building self-efficacy while running
- Mindset traps that sap confidence and leave you doubting yourself
- Best practices for incorporating imagery and personal affirmations in your running
Links & Resources from the Show:
- Follow Amber on Twitter
- Visit Amber's website
- How to thrive during adversity
- My favorite mantras