We had a great chat with Mike James AKA TheEndurancePhysio about all things rest and recovery!

Key Moments:

• Mike shares how rest is an active part of training, not something passive. It prepares you for upcoming sessions.
• He explains why sleep is the #1 recovery tool, calling it a "superpower." Things like nutrition and appropriate training load are also fundamental.
• We discuss how runners often gravitate toward "sexy" recovery tools like ice baths and massage guns before optimizing basics like sleep and nutrition.
• Mike explains how he has mellowed on his anti-stretching stance over time, but still sees more benefit in strength work than static stretching.

Best Quotes:

• "Recovery isn't just about getting over the sessions we've just done. It's actually preparing for the sessions we've got to come."
• "Learn to be world class at the basics and stop trying to be basic at the world class."
• "Sleep is your superpower."
• "Runners need to spend so much more time asking why."

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