š Why Rest & Recovery Might Be Your Secret Weapon | IDKR Episode 176
Description
In this weekās episode of the I Donāt Know Running Podcast, Lewis and Mitch dive deep into a topic every runner struggles with: recovery. From mixing up training with walk/run intervals to recognizing when slowing down actually makes you stronger, they share honest stories, laughs, and research-backed insights about the importance of rest.
We cover:
Why active recovery beats complete rest šāāļø
The dangers of the āno days offā mentality
How even elites like Kipchoge use slow miles to recover
Practical ways to add recovery into your training without losing fitness
Real experiences with overtraining, numb feet, and the struggle of slowing down
Whether youāre training for your first race or grinding through ultras, this conversation will remind you that recovery isnāt weaknessāitās unseen training.
š Did you know? Studies show up to 30% of endurance athletes experience overtraining symptoms at some point, and structured recovery can reduce injury rates by 12ā20%.
š¬ Whatās your go-to recovery method? Share your recovery stories in the comments or on Stravaāweād love to hear them!
Donāt forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with a fellow runner who needs the reminder that rest is part of the plan.
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