Great recovery is key to running well, and this discussion focuses on practical tips to enhance your recovery routine. Discover the importance of hydration, quality sleep, and balanced nutrition. Learn how to bring joy into your meals while maintaining a healthy diet. The episode also emphasizes personalized recovery techniques, from massages to ice baths, tailored to individual needs. Dive into strategies that optimize both mental well-being and physical performance on your running journey!
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Travel Hurt My Run
I felt terrible on a run after flying and not drinking enough.
Travel-related dehydration and low sleep made recovery impossible that day.
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Optimize Short Sleep Windows
If you can't get 9+ hours, improve the quality of the sleep you do get.
Set a routine and environment to maximize deep REM during available sleep.
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Use A Sleep Mask Or Darken Room
Wear a sleep mask or make the room very dark to promote deeper sleep.
Darkness helps you fall into deeper REM cycles that improve recovery.
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You've probably heard me say that great running dependent on great recovery. Well, it's the truth. And if you can recover great and do that consistently you're going to give yourself the best chance to run great. So, listen up. Because this episode is all about how you can recover better and recover better consistently. None of the things I talk about in this episode are recovery techniques that you can't start taking advantage of today. Because almost everything I talk about in this episode you are probably already doing! I'm just going to tell you how you can do it all a little better. And if you can recover a little better consistently and in a whole bunch of different ways... well, you're going to experiencing some great recovery. And you know what depends on great recovery?
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