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Erin Ayala, PhD, LP, CMPC
Laurie Miller, MEd
Hannah Silva-Breen, MS, MA, CMPC
Staci Mannella, MSc, MA, PLY
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The Ultimate Guide to Race Day
Skadi Athlete Summit
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Online Injury Course
Blog
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In The Media
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Why Summer Rest Isn't Optional: A Teen Athlete's Guide to Strategic Recovery
Training & Performance Tips, Mental Health & Performance Erin Ayala 6/5/26 Training & Performance Tips, Mental Health & Performance Erin Ayala 6/5/26

Why Summer Rest Isn't Optional: A Teen Athlete's Guide to Strategic Recovery

Summer break doesn't mean your training stops—but it should mean your relationship with rest changes. Here's how teen athletes can use summer strategically to prevent burnout and come back stronger.

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Athletic Identity Crisis: When Athletes Lose Their Competitive Fire
Mental Health & Performance, Sport Psychology Insights Erin Ayala 5/22/26 Mental Health & Performance, Sport Psychology Insights Erin Ayala 5/22/26

Athletic Identity Crisis: When Athletes Lose Their Competitive Fire

Your relationship with competition is changing. Maybe after loss, injury, or becoming a parent. You might be grieving the competitor you used to be—and that's not weakness. It's evidence you're a whole person responding to life.

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Raising the Floor: Why Consistency Beats Intensity in Endurance Sports
Mental Health & Performance, Training & Performance Tips Erin Ayala 2/6/26 Mental Health & Performance, Training & Performance Tips Erin Ayala 2/6/26

Raising the Floor: Why Consistency Beats Intensity in Endurance Sports

Peak performance isn’t about rare breakthroughs—it’s about raising your baseline. Learn how endurance athletes can build consistency, avoid burnout, and achieve sustainable progress.

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Burnout, Perimenopause, or Depression? How to Tell and What to Do
Mental Health & Performance, Social & Cultural Considerations Erin Ayala 1/2/26 Mental Health & Performance, Social & Cultural Considerations Erin Ayala 1/2/26

Burnout, Perimenopause, or Depression? How to Tell and What to Do

Struggling to tell if it’s burnout, perimenopause, or depression? Discover the key differences and actionable steps to take for your well-being.

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Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail (& What to Do Instead)
Sport Psychology Insights, Mental Health & Performance Erin Ayala 12/29/25 Sport Psychology Insights, Mental Health & Performance Erin Ayala 12/29/25

Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail (& What to Do Instead)

Traditional New Year's resolutions often lead to burnout and disappointment. Learn how athletes can embrace intention-setting—a flexible, values-driven approach to guide their training, recovery, and life balance.

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How to Incorporate Rest and Recovery in Training to Boost Athletic Performance
Training & Performance Tips Erin Ayala 1/6/25 Training & Performance Tips Erin Ayala 1/6/25

How to Incorporate Rest and Recovery in Training to Boost Athletic Performance

Discover how rest, recovery, and restoration can boost your athletic performance and prevent injuries. Learn practical steps to integrate these essential components into your training routine, with insights shared by experts at the Skadi Athlete Summit, a free virtual event on January 11-12.

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From Burnout to Breakthrough in Weeks
Training & Performance Tips, Injury Recovery & Resilience Erin Ayala 12/29/24 Training & Performance Tips, Injury Recovery & Resilience Erin Ayala 12/29/24

From Burnout to Breakthrough in Weeks

Struggling with burnout? Learn how smarter training, proper recovery, and mental resilience can help you bounce back. Experts at the Skadi Athlete Summit, a free virtual event on January 11-12, share practical tools to create lasting changes in your performance and well-being.

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