Where Mindset Meets Movement

Brendan Copley and Zac Hojnacki
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Certified Personal & Athletic Trainer Brendan Copley and Mental Performance Coach Dr. Zac Hojnacki explore the intersections between training and preparing the mind and body for peak performance in sports and related fields

Episodes

  1. Sep 20

    Preparing for Endurance Racing

    Brendan and Zac broach the physical and mental processes of preparing for endurance competitions like cross-country and marathons, triathlons, distance and open-water swimming, etc. We cover how to gradually build volume to support adaptation, the role of strength training in endurance training plans, and the taper process in the final weeks of preparation. We also explore the mental obstacles you're likely to encounter leading up to and during performances, and how to combat them.

  2. Aug 20

    Developing Mental Toughness

    What is mental toughness, and can it be developed? We unpack the concept of mental toughness and discuss how to develop and access mental toughness to support overcoming obstacles and pushing through pain, while also sidestepping potential pitfalls like training through injury or ignoring the body's warnings that something is wrong.

  3. Jul 27

    The Motivation Equation

    What ingredients make up the recipe for motivation? Zac and Brendan discuss related topics including intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation, self-efficacy and goals and how to cultivate motivation as an athlete, coach, or teammate. Do you sometimes have a hard time starting a task? They even dive into procrastination!

  4. Jul 16

    The Psychology of Comebacks

    Brendan shares insights from his comeback to compete in a Hyrox competition this summer after an emergency appendectomy. We explore the keys to navigating setbacks due to injury or chronic pain to engineer your own comeback story.

  5. Jun 23

    Why Talented Athletes Underperform

    Brendan and Zac explore why athletes fall short of their physical potential. The science of anxiety in sport, setting goals and expectations that support performance, and the role athletic identity can play in adding pressure emerge as part of a broader discussion on the mental factors that can make or break outcomes in crunch time.

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Certified Personal & Athletic Trainer Brendan Copley and Mental Performance Coach Dr. Zac Hojnacki explore the intersections between training and preparing the mind and body for peak performance in sports and related fields

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  • Creator
    Brendan Copley and Zac Hojnacki
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Brendan Copley and Zac Hojnacki
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