UNBeknownst Podcast Episode 37
Kelsey Hogan (BPhil'16) is an ultramarathon trail runner and mental performance consultant who has recently returned from Europe after completing the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc — a 171-kilometre race that crosses Italy, Switzerland and France.
Originally from Newfoundland, Kelsey has called Fredericton home since she was a student at UNB. She graduated in 2016 with a bachelor of philosophy in interdisciplinary leadership and psychology from UNB's Renaissance College, and has also completed a master of science in kinesiology in sport psychology at Dalhousie University. She is currently working toward accreditation as a mental performance consultant.
Kelsey, in addition to training and running professionally, is exploring the factors that influence the performance and well-being of endurance athletes, teams, and coaches. Host Katie Davey (BA'17) chats with her about being an active member of the community through building good governance and providing a helping hand.
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Highlights from the episode
- How Kelsey found the sport of ultra running.
- The preparation process and experience of running ultramarathons trail races.
- Developing mental fitness for ultra pursuits.
- Mindset and language that helps to conquer ultras in racing and in life.
- How performance psychology gives the tools needed to perform your best in both sport and life.
- Longevity as a key piece of planning in ultra racing and other life pursuits.
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- Our alumni host, Katie Davey
- Music by alumni artist, Beats of Burden
- Our alumni Affinity Partners, TD Insurance and Manulife
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