Episode 102: Julieta Guzman on training the whole athlete

Runners of The Bay

This week we talk to Julieta Guzman, Head Athletic Trainer at AVID Sports Medicine, Veteran, athlete, saxophonist, and former trainer for Stanford and UC Berkeley’s Football team. Julieta talks about how growing up as a queer child in the 90s and joining the Marines shaped her athletic training philosophy. We dig into the importance of the mental, societal, and spiritual aspects of athletic performance and recovery, and how representation impacts quality of care. AVID Sports Medicine is our partner so listeners can receive: 15% off New Patient Visit 15% off Gait Analysis 50% off of Avid Fitness (code runnersofthebay) Sign up here Listeners can email [e-mail] and mention Runners of the Bay to use these offers. Some highlights from our conversation: 🤕 How her own injury spurred her interest in athletic training 💪 The difference between athletic training and physical training 🪴 Why AVID is the best place she has ever worked 💡 The importance of seeing different types of bodies as athletes ❤️‍🩹 Addressing expectations when it comes to recovery 🙏 What gives her hope for a kinder, more equitable future in sports (and beyond)! You can follow AVID on Instagram and learn more about their services https://avidsportsmed.com/ You can find us on Instagram and Twitter @runnersofthebay Check out our website www.runnersofthebay.com and send us an e-mail at [e-mail]. Music is California by The Spectacular Fantastic. Mixing and editing by Brian Walters at Singletrack Sound.