A Sport Psychologist on Perfectionism + Runners
Calling all perfectionists and Type-A folks (and those who are intrigued by them): This enlightening episode is for you! With co-hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, guest Erin Ayala, Ph.D., a sport psychologist and endurance athlete, talks about:
-the difference between being a diligent athlete and a perfectionist;
-the double-edged sword of upholding super-high standards;
-the benefits of letting go, even in a race;
-balancing ambition + striving with gratitude; and,
-acknowledging a workout or race sucked!
The host duo compares notes about rock concerts they’ve attending (a Phish v. REM smackdown!) before the guest joins around 8:43. Play-along: Chug GU Hydration every time the guest says, “adaptive!” Miles of Books, at the episode’s end, continues the conversation re: perfectionism with this book.
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Calling all perfectionists and Type-A folks (and those who are intrigued by them): This enlightening episode is for you! With co-hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, guest Erin Ayala, Ph.D., a sport psychologist and endurance athlete, talks about:
-the difference between being a diligent athlete and a perfectionist;
-the double-edged sword of upholding super-high standards;
-the benefits of letting go, even in a race;
-balancing ambition + striving with gratitude; and,
-acknowledging a workout or race sucked!
The host duo compares notes about rock concerts they’ve attending (a Phish v. REM smackdown!) before the guest joins around 8:43. Play-along: Chug GU Hydration every time the guest says, “adaptive!” Miles of Books, at the episode’s end, continues the conversation re: perfectionism with this book.
When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.
We appreciate your—and their—support!
Get rolling: Get 15% off any new ElliptiGO
bike with code AMR15 at ElliptiGO.com
New AG1 subscribers: Go to DrinkAG1.com/AMR
for a FREE $76 gift when you sign up
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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