How to Banish Burnout + Negative Self-Talk

Calling all athletes: Listen to this episode, especially if you’re training for a race! With co-hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, the guest, Erin Ayala, Ph.D., a sport psychologist and endurance athlete, talks about pushing through burnout and reframing negative self-talk. The trio talk about:  -how to become friends with your inner critic;  -creating your own mental toolkit;  -using humor or sarcasm to tame mental monkeys;  -the importance of staying in the moment during a race; and, -the three key ingredients in motivation + self-compassion.    Before the guest joins at about 7:52, Liz talks about the start of another school year, and Sarah shares a little (tempo-run) win.    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.  We appreciate your—and their—support.   Insoles for all your active pursuits: Use code AMR15 for 15% discount at Currex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices