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2.26 What It Takes to Make Team USA: Inside Shotgun Worlds Prep with Lena Miculek
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On this episode of She Shield, Sofia sits down with Lena Miculek for Part 1 of a two-part conversation diving into the world of competitive shotgun shooting, preparation, and what it really takes to compete on the world stage.
Lena shares her history with shotgun competition, how she developed as a shooter over the years, and what goes into qualifying for and preparing for the IPSC Shotgun World Shoot. From training structure and mindset to handling pressure and expectations, this episode gives listeners an inside look at the reality behind high-level competition shooting.
The conversation also explores the overlap between competitive shooting and defensive skill development, and how pushing performance under pressure can sharpen overall capability and confidence.
This episode also sets the stage for Part 2, where Sofia and Lena react to iconic movie clips featuring women in self-defense scenarios—breaking down what Hollywood gets right, what it gets wrong, and how real-world training changes the conversation entirely.
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