How to Build Your Mental Strength When Returning to Run

In this episode, Dr. Lisa dives into the mental challenges of the return-to-run phase after rehab. She discusses why your brain anticipates pain, how anxiety and confidence play a role, and shares practical strategies to overcome the fear of pain while running. Learn how to build confidence, shift your focus, and create a stronger mindset to make your return to running smoother and more successful.

Links and Resources:

• 7 Days FREE inside the Complete Runners Club: Run Stronger and Train Smarter with Strength Workouts, Mobility Routines, Training Plans, and Accountability
• Hip Program: At home rehab program for hip injuries including hip impingement, gluteal tendinopathy, low back soreness/pain, SIJ pain, psoas/hip flexor pain, piriformis syndrome and ITB syndrome
• Runners Knee Program: At home rehab program for pain around the kneecap, under the knee cap or around the joint line
• Foot and Ankle Program: At home rehab program for injuries including plantar fasciitis, shin splints, achilles tendinopathy, ankle sprains, posterior tibialis pain and big toe pain
• Toe Spacers (use discount code DRLISA10)
• Mobo Board (use discount code DRLISAMITRO10)
• Email Dr. Lisa at drlisadpt@gmail.com
• My favorite running shoes and accessories