Injury is usually viewed as a physical malfunction. That only tells half of the story. Welcome to the Running Hurt podcast, where we explore the psychological side of injury in college track and field. Over the next few episodes you will go inside the mind of a track and field athlete. Hear from students, coaches, medical professionals and psychologists who will share their injury stories. Their stories stripped back to uncover injury's full effect on the mind. Stay tuned.
What does it take to build positive injury experiences and inclusive teams? I sit down with five individuals to discuss these questions. Guests include Marisa Turner, assistant track and field coach at Williams College, Chris Lear, author of Running with the Buffaloes, Ethan Barron, head coach of men's track and field coach at Williams College, Jordan Carpenter, head coach of men's Cross Country/Track and Field at Pomona-Pitzer and Alex Gibby, head coach of mens and women's cross country at Harvard University,
Mental health is physical health. This week we explore the mind's strange effects on our physical well-being. Three individuals share their stories about the toll stress and belief takes on our bodies: Thomas Paniconi, a yoga instructor from Bernardsville, New Jersey; Jordan Carpenter, head coach of Men's Cross Country/Track and Field at Pomona-Pitzer and Ethan Barron, head coach of Men's Track and Field at Williams College.
Injury can lead to mental health issues, but can poor mental health cause injury? In this episode listen to the stories of three student-athletes, Connor, Chris and Carmen as they describe the mental side of their injuries. Don't forget to follow, like and share this podcast. Please contact me if you have an episode idea or people to interview!
In this teaser episode you will hear my injury story and motivations for making this podcast. I will also provide a sneak peak of where we're headed this season and what to expect in upcoming episodes. Comment, like and share this episode with friends and family. Don't forget to subscribe to the Running Hurt podcast, so you don't miss Episode 1: Students, releasing next week.