Most recovery tools exist because people don’t want to do the actual recovery. Sleep > Ice baths Rest days > Compression boots Eating clean > Supplements Fix the basics first. The rest is noise. (Don't get me wrong I still love an icebath - its just about priorities)

The best training plan is the one you can sustain. It doesn’t matter if it’s high-volume, low-volume, polarized, or pyramidal—if you can’t stick to it for years, it won’t work. Longevity > Short-term gains.

Post Syndrome Training Joint Article with John Hellemans Our goal is to help you when you're not-quite-right following illness I watch many of my friends' approaches via Strava & see errors & risks after illness. Direct link will be threaded

Creativity, clarity, and problem-solving don't come from pushing harder. They come from making space to think. We've been taught to see rest as something we earn—a break after we've pushed ourselves to the limit. But the most effective people don't wait until exhaustion forces

CBD for Sleep? #Sleep #CBD #Insomnia #Addiction #Dependence #SleepDisorder #MentalHealth

Limiting Factors in Ultra & Trail Running - Muscle Damage & Fatigue - Glycogen Depletion – Running out of fuel - GI Distress - Pacing Errors – Going too fast early leads to early breakdown, while going too slow wastes potential. - Hydration & Electrolytes Find any more factors?

Tarahumara runner Maria Isadora Rodriguez is one of Mexico’s most accomplished ultrarunners, and continues to compete in style at 47 years old! 🎥: ultra.caballo.blanco via Instagram

Noticed i did not recover well from being sick (which is unusual for me). Then i saw i was sleeping less then my average over the past 2 months. This should be the first step i take for a better recovery from illness. Cover the basics!

Is there a point to running? Like everything in life, there’s no single reason. No one has to run. It’s about choosing the game you want to play. If it’s running, great. If you’re struggling to find meaning in it, maybe it’s time to pick a different game.

Patience. Go Slow to go fast. Progress takes time. It is not linear. It is a jagged path to the top. If you are impatient, minor setbacks become major. You blow up short term losses into signs that you aren't good enough and can't make it. Stop feeding that narrative.

Most of your doubts are imaginary. Most of your limitations are self-imposed. Also: most of your excuses suck.

Runners often dread the thought of taking a break from their regular running routine, but sometimes, a few weeks off is exactly what's needed. Whether it's due to injury, burnout, or simply a change in routine, the fear of losing fitness can dominate your decision. However,

Stop trying to prove fitness, and start trying to do what is best to get you to the starting line fit, healthy, and ready to go. The need to prove oneself comes from insecurity. It’s a lack of trust in the plan and the process. scienceofrunning.com/2018/01/how-a-…

Consistency is a superpower.