Ain't No Stopping Us Now

Summary

What exactly is recovery?

As I dive deeper into ultramarathon training, I keep hearing the phrase “take recovery seriously.” Sounds simple, right? But what does that actually mean?

Massage? Naps? Yoga?

I’m currently following a structured plan with an awesome coach, checking the boxes, hitting the workouts, yet I still find myself wondering if I’m really recovering the way I should. In this episode, I open up about the real-life juggling act of hard training, sore legs, second-guessing myself, and trying to strike that sweet spot between pushing limits and not completely wrecking my body.

I share what I’ve been experimenting with, the advice I’ve been given, and the challenges of slowing down when everything in you wants to keep grinding. Because let’s be honest, running more feels productive. Resting? Not always.

So let’s talk about it. What does “prioritizing recovery” actually look like in the middle of big goals and ambitious training blocks? And how do we know if we’re doing enough…or maybe too much?

Tune in, and then tell me: what does recovery mean to you?

Chapters

1. 00:06 - Introduction to Ultra Marathon Training
2. 01:08 - Trusting the Process in Ultramarathon Training
3. 03:42 - Understanding Ultramarathon Training
4. 05:34 - Understanding Recovery and Sleep Metrics
5. 06:25 - Trusting the Process: A New Journey

How I Procrastinate

1. Sleep with Rock Stars, the Gen X Sleep Podcast
2. Country Fried Rock, Podcast Archives from 2009-2020
3. Music Playlists
4. Support This Podcast
5. Dive Bar Music Club, the Low Key, High Taste Happy Hour for Music Nerds

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