35 • Deload Weeks vs. Peak Training : How We Prepare Our Bodies for Big Efforts

What does it actually look like to listen to your body when training gets intense? In this episode of The Live It Right Podcast, we're sharing a real-time look at two very different phases of training.Caitlin walks through what a deload week looked like for her recently, why stepping back from intensity can actually move your fitness forward, how recovery supports long-term performance, and the signs that your body may be asking for a reset.Meanwhile, John is doing the opposite. With a 50-mile ultramarathon just around the corner, he's entering peak training and shares how he approaches the final stretch before a big endurance effort. From dialing mileage and mindset to managing fatigue, he breaks down what matters most in those final weeks.Whether you're training for a race, building consistency, or simply trying to move your body well, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how we balance recovery, performance, and real life in between.In this episode we discuss : What a deload week actually looks likeWhy recovery weeks are essential for long-term progressHow to recognize when your body needs a resetWhat peak training looks like before a 50-mile ultramarathonManaging fatigue, mileage, and mindset before race dayHow to balance training with everyday lifeIf you enjoy the episode, be sure to follow the show, leave a review, and share it with someone who's working toward their own goals.