Listen "A Sports Psychologist on Dealing with Running Injuries"
Episode Synopsis
This enlightening episode is required listening for any and all runners, whether healthy or injured! The guest is Erin Ayala, Ph.D., a sport psychologist and certified mental performance consultant. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, Dr. Ayala talks about:
-personality traits that can precipitate injury (!);
-common mistakes she sees with injured athletes;
-ways to find an empathetic physical therapist;
-an intriguing activity to help during injury downtime;
-revamped goals + little wins for injured athletes.
Before the guest joins at around 10:23, the hosting duo re-hashes Thanksgiving dinner. Get your free sticker here, and join Joy to the Run (it’s free, too!).
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-personality traits that can precipitate injury (!);
-common mistakes she sees with injured athletes;
-ways to find an empathetic physical therapist;
-an intriguing activity to help during injury downtime;
-revamped goals + little wins for injured athletes.
Before the guest joins at around 10:23, the hosting duo re-hashes Thanksgiving dinner. Get your free sticker here, and join Joy to the Run (it’s free, too!).
When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.
We appreciate your—and their—support!
Save 15% on any full-price purchase
w/ code TOPOAMR2024 at topoathletic.com
Download the free Ibotta app using code AMR to get $5 + start earning cash back
Enjoy secure access: Get an extra
3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/AMR
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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