THE MEG METHOD

#283 - Why Your Body Needs an Off-Season (Even if You Don’t Want One)


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If you’re an endurance athlete, weekend warrior, or someone who lives for their next big event, this one’s for you.

In this episode, we dive into why skipping an off-season could be the very thing holding back your long-term progress. Because here’s the truth: staying in constant race-prep mode doesn’t make you tougher. It just keeps you tired.

You’ll learn:

  • What actually happens to your body when you never take a break
  • Why always training hard = stalled performance and mounting injuries
  • The mental trap of “staying fit” and how it backfires
  • What a smart, productive off-season actually looks like (hint: it’s not just Netflix and naps)
  • How a pause now sets you up for better, stronger training later

🚨 Still grinding with nagging pains or feeling stuck in a cycle of race > taper > repeat? It’s time to break that loop. I've got only a few 1:1 and group coaching spaces available for this month. Book a free assessment call to get started. Link’s in the episode description or at www.themegmethod.com or book here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and let’s have a chat.


Your next season doesn’t start with another race. It starts with recovery.


Book here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and let’s have a chat.


Host: Meg Walker

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