FORMAT: A 4-week Independent Learning Course with a Weekly Online Meeting
DATES: January 12 - Feb 9, 2021*
- Online meetings will be from 8:00pm - 9:00pm EST
- January 19, January 26, February 2, February 9
*If you are interested in the course but cannot make these dates, fill out the contact form below to assist us in planning future dates.
CLASS SIZE: Maximum 10 participants
COST: NEW PRICE! $250 (CAD)
DESCRIPTION:
The course is designed for endurance athletes in Nature-based sports, including:
- Adventure Racing
- Ultrarunning
- Mountain Biking & Bikepacking
- Paddling endurance events
- Xterra and other multisport races
- Obstacle course racing
- XC skiing
- Long course swimming
Over the 4 weeks we will help participants develop a better understanding on how the mind impacts training and performance in an endurance environment. We will explore topics such as:
- Better understanding the mind-body connection
- Getting out of your comfort zone
- Dealing with pain and suffering
- Maintaining focus over extended periods
- Mitigating negative thoughts and self-judgment
- Overcoming worry and fear
Each week of the course will include:
- Required reading (approximately 1 hour per week)
- A hands-on skill building activity
- A one-hour online group chat to discuss the readings, activities, and application of mental skills in training and racing environments
- Links to additional techniques and resources
- Optional reading for more advanced skill building
Course Instructor: James Galipeau, PhD.
James has a Master’s Degree in Sport Psychology and a Ph.D. in Education. He has conducted research on learning in sports teams and other small groups, as well as studying the mental skills used by adventure racers. Over the past 15 years he has competed in numerous endurance-based sports including: adventure races, ultramarathons, multi-day mountain bike races, canoe marathons, multi-day cross-country skiing events, snowshoe racing, and both summer and winter multisport races. He has raced in over 25 expedition-length adventure races - including 5 Adventure Racing World Championships - and has been on the podium in 5 Adventure Racing World Series Events.
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