Inspired Soles
Inspired Soles is a podcast that fuels your passion for running and helps you achieve peak performance with every stride. Host Carolyn Coffin talks with industry experts, coaches, Olympians and everyday runners to educate and inspire you to take your running to the next level.
Inspired Soles
253. Landon Hildebrand, Registered Psychologist | Elevate Your Mental Game (Re-Run)
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This week I'm re-airing one of my most popular episodes from about this time last year—a powerful conversation with Landon Hildebrand, an Edmonton-based Registered Psychologist and trail runner who works extensively with athletes.
As co-owner of Approach Psychology, Landon helps his clients develop the mental tools they need to perform under pressure and enjoy their sport more fully. He’s also a familiar face in the local running community, often volunteering at ultramarathon aid stations alongside his wife, where their support extends well beyond physical needs.
In this episode, we cover:
- What mental resilience really is (and why it’s not just “positive thinking”)
- The importance of knowing your why
- How attachment style and self-talk influence our stress response
- How to tap into joy as a motivator
- Why the phrase “running is my therapy” makes Landon uneasy
- Practical ways to navigate taper tantrums, pre-race nerves, and tough race moments
Landon brings humour, clarity, and refreshing honesty to the often-intimidating topic of sports psychology. Whether you’re training for your first marathon or chasing a PB, this conversation will leave you with actionable strategies to elevate your mental game.
🎧 Tune in and let Landon’s advice guide you toward becoming a more resilient, joyful runner.
Connect with Landon:
- Instagram: @approachpsychology and @landon_ approachpsych
- Website: approachpsych.ca
Connect with Carolyn:
- Instagram: @inspiredsolescast or @carolyn.c.coffin
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