The Strength Running Podcast

Nervous System Recovery: Olympian BJ Cole on Post-Run Mobility & Isometrics


Listen Later

Take these recovery strategies from a pro to recover faster and feel better from run to run.

Brendan "BJ" Cole is an Australian Olympic 400m hurdler, massage therapist, and sprint and strength coach.

We talk about:

  • The evolution of BJ's recovery and mobility class
  • Systemic and peripheral recovery techniques for runners
  • What runners are often forgetting or missing during recovery
  • How runners can use breathwork for nervous system regulation
  • Tools like foam rollers, tennis balls, and percussion guns
  • The 3 T's for joint mobility
  • A practical 15 minute recovery routine for runners that you can use
  • Ground-based vs. aerial-based athletes and their recovery

Share a link to this episode with your running friends so you can help each other focus on recovery!

Links & Resources from the Show:

  • Brendan on Instagram: @beejayspeed
  • Download the free Little Black Book of Recovery & Prevention. Hear from 9 pro athletes on their favorite recovery strategies, including Dathan Ritzenhein, Ian Sharman, Amelia Boone, David Roche, and others. strengthrunning.com/elites

Thank you 2Before!

We are supported by 2Before, a powerful sports supplement made from New Zealand Blackcurrants designed to increase endurance, manage inflammation, support immunity, and promote adaptation. 2Before helps to boost performance by increasing blood flow, making it more efficient for the body to pump oxygenated nutrient-rich blood into the muscles.

So, if you want to try to boost your performance and immune system, use code JASON for 30% off 20 packs and multi-serve packs at 2Before.com.

Thank you to 2Before for supporting Strength Running!

Thanks to 2XU!

If you haven't tried 2XU technical compression gear, you're missing out. 2XU has been the world leader in performance compression for 20 years, helping runners feel better and recover faster with compression gear that's backed by scientific evidence. Their graduated compression gear is engineered to improve blood flow and performance while speeding recovery.

Knowing that their gear is engineered for runners by runners and backed by research makes me absolutely love 2XU. Go to 2xu.com and use code "JASON" in all caps to get 20% off sitewide, except clearance items or wetsuits.

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

The Strength Running PodcastBy Jason Fitzgerald

  • 4.7
  • 4.7
  • 4.7
  • 4.7
  • 4.7

4.7

1,289 ratings


More shows like The Strength Running Podcast

View all
Trail Runner Nation by Trail Runner Nation

Trail Runner Nation

1,170 Listeners

Marathon Training Academy by Angie and Trevor

Marathon Training Academy

1,508 Listeners

I'll Have Another with Lindsey Hein Podcast by SandyBoy Productions

I'll Have Another with Lindsey Hein Podcast

2,050 Listeners

The Rambling Runner Podcast by Matt Chittim

The Rambling Runner Podcast

501 Listeners

The Extramilest Podcast by Floris Gierman

The Extramilest Podcast

384 Listeners

Run4PRs by Run4PRs

Run4PRs

202 Listeners

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running by Jonathan Levitt

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running

426 Listeners

The Run Smarter Podcast by Brodie Sharpe

The Run Smarter Podcast

140 Listeners

Doctors of Running Podcast by Doctors of Running

Doctors of Running Podcast

204 Listeners

Some Work, All Play by David Roche and Megan Roche

Some Work, All Play

1,852 Listeners

The Drop by Believe in the Run

The Drop

376 Listeners

The Running Explained Podcast by Running Explained

The Running Explained Podcast

455 Listeners

Fuel for the Sole by Fuel for the Sole

Fuel for the Sole

289 Listeners

Tread Lightly Running Podcast by Amanda Brooks and Laura Norris

Tread Lightly Running Podcast

360 Listeners

Marathon Handbook Podcast by Marathon Handbook

Marathon Handbook Podcast

47 Listeners