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EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 23 MIN

One Week After Dopey: Post-Race Recovery, What’s Normal, and How to Bounce Back

from The Be Fierce & Tri Podcast · host Jill Bartholomew, Be Fierce Multisport

What one week post-Dopey recovery should feel likeWhy heavy legs, low motivation, and emotional dips are normalThe difference between discomfort and painWhy movement helps recovery — and when it becomes too muchHow to safely reintroduce running, cycling, or cross-trainingFueling and hydration for post-race healingAlcohol, recovery, and why timing mattersDisney-specific recovery considerations (feet, swelling, sleep)When to resume structured training — and when to waitHow to rebuild motivation after a major endurance event If you are training for a Triathlon or Run event of any distance from your first 10k to your first full IRONMAN and beyond, connect with Jill to talk about how to take your performance to the next level! Jill is the Head Coach and owner of Be Fierce Multisport is a full time, professional coach and works with athletes of all skill levels. We also specialize in training for runDisney race, as Jill is an avid runDisney fan with 7 Dopey finishes and nearly 100 Disney races under her legs - she knows the courses and how to train for them!Click here to schedule a consultation Tired of cycling in your basement alone? Peloton and Zwift has gotten old? Try live online group cycling with Be Fierce Multisport - now in Beta and accepting founding members!Join our virtual group cycling beta at 👉 https://fierce.li/cycling Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

One week after Dopey, many runners are surprised by how they feel — sore, tired, unmotivated, or emotionally flat. In this episode, Coach Jill Bartholomew of Be Fierce Multisport checks in with Dopey and Disney Princess athletes to talk about what post-race recovery really looks like, what’s normal at this stage, and how to recover without rushing back into training too soon. Jill breaks down active recovery, fueling, sleep, movement, and common mistakes athletes make after big endurance events — especially Disney races, where multiple early mornings and long days on your feet add extra stress. Whether Dopey was your first or your fifth, this episode will help you understand your body, avoid injury, and set yourself up for a strong return to training.

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