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Mental Training + Race Preparation with Dr. Erin Ayala
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Whether you’re taking on your first 10K or about to run Boston, this episode offers practical, insightful advice from guest Erin Ayala, Ph.D., a Minneapolis-based sport psychologist and host of the Feisty Women’s Performance podcast. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, Erin shares:
- the value of “scary, joyful, and new” challenges;
- real-world suggestions for getting your brain on board w/ training;
- a gut-wrenching tale of a recent race going sideways;
- a 21st-century option for creating a vision board; and,
the importance of feeling all the feels post-race.
Before Erin hops on around 07:10, Coach Liz and Sarah reveal how they approach workouts while on vacation. Hydration bonus: Chug every time Erin includes a rhyme in a response!
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49 minutes.
