Live from Wodapalooza: The Buttery Bros Take Over the Mic
Jan 24, 2024
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The Buttery Bros chat with professional athletes Annie Thorisdottir, Katrín Davíðsdóttir, and Haley Adams. Topics include women's health initiative, using data in training, improving sleep habits, training while pregnant, staying competitive, goals for 2024, using data to train, returning to competition, creating a structured training program, inspiring the younger generation, and utilizing WHOOP.
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Quick takeaways
Annie Thor's Daughter and Katrin Davis Daughter are launching a women's program called 'Empower by Daughter' to address women's needs during menopause.
Haley Adams uses the WHOOP tracker to monitor her recovery and adjust her training based on her resting heart rate and heart rate variability.
Deep dives
Annie Thor's Daughter and Katrin Davis Daughter's 5K Run and Future Plans
Annie Thor's Daughter and Katrin Davis Daughter discuss their experience participating in a 5K run at Lotta Palooza, emphasizing the importance of enjoying the event rather than focusing on performance. They also share their plans to launch a women's program called 'Empower by Daughter' aimed at addressing the unique needs of women going through menopause. The program will be developed in collaboration with Dr. Stacey Sims, an expert in female physiology and sports nutrition.
The Importance of Fun and Balance in Training
Annie Thor's Daughter and Katrin Davis Daughter reflect on the importance of finding balance and having fun in their training. They discuss their shift in mindset from obsessing over rankings and placements to focusing on enjoying the process and being grateful for the opportunity to train. They emphasize the role of balance in avoiding burnout and maintaining long-term success in CrossFit.
Haley Adams' Comeback and Mental Strength
Haley Adams shares her plans to make a comeback to competitive CrossFit after taking a year off. She discusses the importance of mental strength, building good habits, and finding balance in her life and training. Adams expresses her excitement about rediscovering her love for the sport and her willingness to prioritize her happiness and health over specific placements or expectations.
Utilizing WHOOP and Tracking Recovery
Haley Adams discusses her use of the WHOOP tracker to monitor her recovery and make informed decisions about her training. She pays particular attention to her resting heart rate and heart rate variability, which provide insights into her readiness for intense workouts. Adams emphasizes the importance of listening to her body and adjusting her training based on her recovery data.
On this week’s episode, we have some special guest hosts for you! Earlier this month, we were down in Miami at Wodapalooza and our good friends, the Buttery Bros took over the mic to chat with some of our favorite WHOOP-wearing athletes like Annie Thorisdottir, Katrín Davíðsdóttir, and Haley Adams. The Buttery Bros kick things off with Annie and Katrin discussing the pair’s upcoming women’s health initiative (2:50), using data throughout training (6:33), improving sleep habits (7:55), training and staying active while pregnant (10:40), keeping the competitive fire alive (14:18), and Annie and Katrin’s plans for 2024 (15:42). The Buttery Bros then welcome on Haley Adams to discuss how she uses data to train throughout her season (18:48), getting back to competition after time off (19:58), changes to Haley’s training (21:20), Haley’s goals moving forward (22:45), new habits and passions Haley is developing for balance (24:15), creating a more structured training program (27:10), inspiring the younger generation (28:20), feeling inspired to train again (29:50), and how Haley uses WHOOP (31:05).