140: All Things Recovery and Protocols I Use

140: All Things Recovery and Protocols I Use

I break down the recovery protocols fueling my peak Ironman Arizona build—from sleep and nutrition to sauna, cold plunge, and red-light therapy. I share lessons, stress-balance tactics, and family moments that keep me grounded. Whether you’re training hard or seeking better daily recovery, this episode delivers practical tools to optimize performance and prevent injury.


Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview

04:44 Training and Recovery Challenges

08:53 Understanding Stress and Recovery

21:41 Balancing the Nervous System

28:41 Tracking Recovery Metrics

32:23 Prioritizing Sleep for Optimal Recovery

40:32 The Game-Changing Sleep Tool

46:42 The Role of Nutrition in Recovery

54:16 Sauna and Cold Plunge Benefits

01:03:48 Exploring Red Light Therapy

01:12:28 Compression Boots and Massage Guns

01:15:19 The Importance of Physical Therapy


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