Recovery - Techniques and Tips from Ultra-Marathoner and Medical Researcher Jess Collins PhD

In this episode, Lachlan Davey and Jess Collins discuss recovery in sport. Jess is a full-time neuroscientist and a competitive Ultra-marathoner. When you train as much as Jess with a full-time job, you quickly become an expert in recovery. Jess is also a fully qualified personal trainer and recreational running coach.  

In this episode, you will learn:

• When your body recovers
• How to plan your training program to include recovery
• Which sessions need more recovery and which need less
• The role of sleep in recovery
• How to set a good sleep routine
• The role of food in recovery and when to eat 
• Balancing intake for recovery and restriction for weight loss
• The effects of ice baths positive and negative
• Role of ice baths at a regattas
• Positives and negatives of compression tights'
• How to use a training diary to understand what works with your recovery techniques and what doesn't
• Role of anti-inflammatory drugs in recovery
• Dangers or anti-inflammatory medications in athletes
• Role of stretching, foam rolling and trigger point ball

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