Show Notes
Day 63 of preparing body and mind to run 3,000 kilometers around the coast of Ireland—equivalent to 71 marathons in a row. Today’s dispatch dives into the ongoing battle between a body forged through years of professional sport and the relentless demands of endurance training. A major shift has been made: training now happens first thing in the morning. The change aims to improve recovery, increase sleep duration, and optimize performance. With a new nine-day training cycle in place, today’s session—"Light & Hot"—focused on high-rep, low-rest lower body work to drive blood flow and build resilience. Despite lingering Achilles discomfort, there’s a sense of momentum. Doubt, pressure, and uncertainty remain ever-present, but so does the commitment to the process. Tune in for an honest reflection on training progress, physical limitations, and the mental game required to push forward.
In This Episode: ✔️ Adjusting to early morning training sessions for better recovery ✔️ The impact of sleep on endurance training and injury prevention ✔️ Breakdown of the "Light & Hot" lower body session: sled crawls, glute ham raises, and Omni Press reps ✔️ Managing Achilles discomfort and navigating injury concerns ✔️ The mental battle—doubt, resilience, and the pursuit of high performance
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