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The Strength Running Podcast

Nervous System Recovery: Olympian BJ Cole on Post-Run Mobility & Isometrics

Feb 27, 2025
In this talk, Olympic 400m hurdler BJ Cole shares expert recovery strategies for runners. He delves into systemic and peripheral recovery techniques, emphasizing what many runners often overlook. BJ highlights the benefits of breathwork for regulating the nervous system and introduces the essential tools like foam rollers and percussion guns. He discusses crucial concepts for joint mobility, the 'three T's,' and offers a practical 15-minute recovery routine. Cole’s insights are geared towards helping athletes enhance their performance and recover effectively.
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  • BJ Cole emphasizes the importance of self-care and body management for endurance runners to enhance recovery strategies.
  • The podcast outlines systemic and peripheral recovery techniques, highlighting breath work and physical treatments like foam rolling for optimal recovery.

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Introduction to BJ Cole's Expertise

BJ Cole, an Olympic 400-meter hurdler, shares his extensive background in high-performance sports, including massage therapy, strength coaching, and his experience with athletes. He emphasizes the significance of self-care and body management, particularly for endurance runners who often overlook these aspects. Through his experiences at the Australian Institute of Sport, he developed a comprehensive program that educates athletes about understanding and taking care of their bodies. BJ aims to provide tools beyond traditional treatments to help athletes maintain their health and performance.

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