E22: AMA #2 The Most Overlooked Phase Of Training

What’s the best medicine for the emotional letdown that can show up after a race or a big training block is over?In this AMA episode, we unpack why so many athletes feel flat, unmotivated, irritable, or strangely empty after strong performances—and why this experience isn’t a failure of mindset or discipline.We explore what’s really happening in the nervous system after prolonged effort, why emotional crashes are a normal part of adaptation, and how trying to rush past them can quietly erode performance over time.You’ll learn:Why post-event emotional letdown is physiological, not personalHow to help your nervous system downshift after big effortsWhy completion and reflection are essential for recoveryWhat the Deep Refueling Cycle is and why elite performance depends on itHow connection, routine, and shrinking the horizon protect motivation and resilienceThis episode offers simple, practical rituals to help athletes close the loop after big events—so they can refuel fully, adapt properly, and come back stronger without losing their edge.To learn more about the work we're doing to help athletes please visit us at www.ascendhumanperformancecoaching.com.