Summary:
In this episode of the Endurance Athlete Journey podcast, Coach Justin and Coach Katie delve into the complexities of managing Hashimoto's disease, an autoimmune condition affecting the thyroid. Katie shares her personal journey with Hashimoto's, discussing the challenges and misconceptions surrounding the disease, particularly in relation to endurance training. The conversation emphasizes the importance of individualized approaches to training and nutrition, the impact of overtraining, and the necessity of communication between athletes and coaches. The episode concludes with insights on how to approach endurance training with Hashimoto's in the pursuit of athletic goals, highlighting the significance of listening to one's body and prioritizing recovery.

Takeaways:

• Hashimoto's is an autoimmune disease affecting the thyroid.
• Everyone's experience with Hashimoto's is unique.
• Overtraining can exacerbate symptoms of Hashimoto's.
• Nutrition plays a crucial role in managing Hashimoto's.
• Sleep and recovery are vital for athletes with Hashimoto's.
• Communication with coaches is essential for managing training.
• Fasted workouts may not be suitable for those with Hashimoto's.
• Weight management can be challenging but is manageable with proper care.
• Mental resilience is important in dealing with Hashimoto's.
• Individualized training plans are necessary for athletes with autoimmune diseases.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Autoimmune Disease and Hashimoto's
05:38 Coach Katie's Personal Journey with Hashimoto's
11:17 Understanding Hashimoto's and Its Implications
16:57 The Role of Environment and Genetics in Autoimmune Diseases
24:25 Overtraining and Its Impact on Health
30:40 Navigating Diagnosis and Treatment of Hashimoto's
39:59 Personal Reflections and Insights on Managing Hashimoto's
43:45 Managing Hashimoto's: Personal Insights
49:48 Mental Resilience and Training with Hashimoto's
55:40 The Role of Nutrition and Recovery
01:01:45 Coaching Considerations for Athletes with Hashimoto's
01:10:47 Weight Management and Endurance Training

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Coach Katie: www.Fuel2Run.com

Coach Justin: www.TabulaRasaRacing.com

Podcast Email: theenduranceathletejourney@gmail.com