# Mental Training + Race Preparation with Dr. Erin Ayala

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Podcast: [Another Mother Runner](https://stenobird.com/podcast/another-mother-runner-164848)
Published: 2026-04-10T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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 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! Shop our sponsors: Momentous: Use code AMR for up to 35% off your first order at https://www.livemomentous.com/ Currex: Use code AMR15 for 15% off at https://currex.com/ Tifosi Optics: Use code FEISTY2026 for 20% off at https://tifosioptics.com/ Episode Resources Erin Ayala: https://www.skadisportpsychology.com/ Feisty Women’s Performance podcast: https://feisty.co/podcasts/feisty-womens-performance/ Feisty Fest: Join us from September 18-20, 2026 - https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themotherrunner/

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