About this episode
Having doubts as a runner? Here’s how to reframe them.Kristen Schindler is a mental performance consultant and endurance coach who helps athletes untangle their relationship with sport, self, and setbacks. She is currently completing her Master’s in Applied Sport and Performance Psychology at the University of Western States and working toward CMPC certification. Kristen’s work is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Performance Coaching, Narrative Theory, and Cognitive-Behavioral principles with a belief that who we are in sport mirrors who we are in life. Drawing on over two decades of experience as both an elite trail runner and coach, she supports athletes in building resilience, values-based confidence, and sustainable performance. She works with individuals, teams, and organizations, helping them lean into discomfort, reframe failure, and write more honest, flexible stories about who they are both as athletes and humans.Jon chats with Kristin about:Kristen's running journeymental performance and coachingconfidence and self-talkdefining your role in challenging timesempowering youth athletesStay connected:Follow Kristen on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kristenaschindler/Follow Integrated Stride Coaching on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/integratedstridecoaching/Integrated Stride Coaching website:https://www.integratedstridecoaching.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaeT-s6wSPVAXaeeaDLGMl7LyTYiQnbeWlQVY1MXqbiS8-x7uqpFlpx0I1U6Qw_aem_1Q1vK1LbwnFXin6AEoaPEQThis episode is supported by:PUMA: Get your pair at your local Fleet Feet or your favorite local running shop!GOES: Need a trail companion that’s smarter than your average gear? Meet GOES—the essential outdoor app created by wilderness medicine doctors. Whether you're planning your next adventure or handling a backcountry emergency, GOES gives you expert medical guidance—even without cell service. Tap a body part, assess the risk, and get clear next steps. It’s like having a backcountry medic in your pocket—and it’s an absolute must-have in our kit. Use code 25FTLR30 for 30% off an annual GOES+ plan. Boulderthon: Our favorite Colorado race event with a variety of distances. Use code FTLR20 f
