A Sports Psychologist on Dealing with Running Injuries

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!).  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.comDownload the free Ibotta app using code AMR to get $5 + start earning cash backEnjoy secure access: Get an extra 3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/AMRLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices