Ep. 14 - Post-Marathon Recovery, Pain Tolerance, Planning, and More!

14/05/2025 1h 9min

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Follow us on socialsInstagram:@Flowstate.pod@Adamsmythcoaching@Action_twyfordYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@Flowstate.runnersStrava:https://www.strava.com/athletes/5629117?oq=adam (Adam)https://www.strava.com/athletes/11103315 (Luke)Contact:[email protected] this episode, Luke and Adam delve into the intricacies of marathon recovery, discussing the psychological and physiological aspects of the post-race period. They emphasise the importance of respecting the marathon distance, understanding heart rate data, and the role of nutrition. The conversation also touches on the significance of mental breaks, periodisation in training, and the common tendency among runners to underestimate their fatigue levels. The boys also discuss the importance of sustainable training, and the misconceptions surrounding pain tolerance in running, and self-awareness in training. The discussion finishes by touching on coaching philosophy and the holistic approach to training, highlighting the importance of enjoyment and understanding one's body in the training process.00:00 Introduction and Reflections on Recent Experiences03:11 The Importance of Recovery Post-Marathon06:05 Understanding Heart Rate and Recovery08:56 Respecting the Marathon and Nutrition Post-Race11:53 Mental Breaks and Periodization in Training15:01 Getting Back to Training After a Marathon18:00 The Psychology of Pain and Recovery21:09 Navigating Recovery and Personal Experiences35:11 Understanding Post-Marathon Recovery39:08 The Myth of Pain Tolerance in Running45:51 The Importance of Sustainable Training51:12 Goal Setting and Race Planning01:02:41 Coaching Philosophy and Training Structure

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