113. Why does recovery actually matter?

Recovering from a big event like a marathon is not as simple as having a few days off and then getting back to usual programming. There are a number of physiological processes and systems that are impacted when we endure or push our limits for an extended time. In this episode, Sophie explains some of the science behind why our bodies take a while to recover as well as some guidelines to think about your own recovery timelines and expectations. She also chats about her own recovery post-Sydney Marathon. Our links: Tailwind Nutrition use code TAILWINDSTRONG ⁠Vivobarefoot⁠ use code STRONGERSTRIDE Skorcha Sunscreen use code STRONGER15 Research Articles: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5613699/ https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2018.00634/full https://marathonhandbook.com/the-physiology-of-marathon-running/ https://bmcsportsscimedrehabil.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13102-022-00397-2