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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A Sports Psychologist on Dealing with Running Injuries