Episode #6
Borrowed Belief: When Someone Else Knows You Can Do It
Does belief come first, or does training eventually convince you that you can do the thing? In Episode 6, we talk about signing up for intimidating events on pure emotion, panic training, stacking hard experiences, and borrowing belief from partners, teammates, coaches, and the endurance community. Frank looks back at the people who helped him believe he could finish Leadville, while Shayna explains why she needs a 50K and a 100K mountain-bike race to make Marji feel possible—and how one immediate “yes” from Frank made a top-ten goal feel a little less delusional. We also get into preparing for an overnight trail race, testing waist lights and headlamps, Midwest sweat problems, mountain-bike tire trust, a pack that has left actual scars, REI returns, Ironman curiosity, and whether being capable of something means you should actually pursue it. Mentioned in this episode: - Duo Athlete podcast and fan mail: https://podcast.duoathlete.com/ - Everyday Ultra: https://www.theeverydayultra.com/ - Wilderness 101: https://www.bikereg.com/73798 - Marji Gesick: https://906adventureteam.com/mountain-bike-events/marji-gesick/ We are not sponsored by or affiliated with the products, events, or shows mentioned above. Questions? Feedback? We'd love to hear it! Thanks for listening! We hope this is relatable and brings some value to your training and life. Please subscribe and share the show with another athlete balancing biking, running, relationships, work, and real life. Podcast Website Youtube Insta Facebook
