EP 10 - Weekly Training Breakdown, Down Weeks, Recovery
An episode of the Inner Athlete Podcast podcast, hosted by William Horkoff, titled "EP 10 - Weekly Training Breakdown, Down Weeks, Recovery" was published on April 20, 2025 and runs 21 minutes.
April 20, 2025 ·21m · Inner Athlete Podcast
Summary
In this quick but crucial solo episode, I break down why taking a down week in training isn’t a sign of weakness it’s how you actually get stronger. I walk you through my own post-Ironman deload, what a proper down week looks like, and the red flags that signal you need one. Whether you’re deep in Ironman prep or just hate the idea of slowing down, this one’s for you.Topics Covered:– My weekly training recap (and why I backed off)– What a down week is (and isn’t)– Signs you’re overdue for recovery– How to structure a smart deload– The biggest mistakes athletes make with restQuote to remember:“You don’t grow by stacking fatigue you grow by recovering from it.”
Episode Description
In this quick but crucial solo episode, I break down why taking a down week in training isn’t a sign of weakness it’s how you actually get stronger. I walk you through my own post-Ironman deload, what a proper down week looks like, and the red flags that signal you need one. Whether you’re deep in Ironman prep or just hate the idea of slowing down, this one’s for you.
Topics Covered:
– My weekly training recap (and why I backed off)
– What a down week is (and isn’t)
– Signs you’re overdue for recovery
– How to structure a smart deload
– The biggest mistakes athletes make with rest
Quote to remember:
“You don’t grow by stacking fatigue you grow by recovering from it.”
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