This episode of the "Athletes Compass" podcast (part 3 of 3 on recovery) focuses on nutrition and other modalities of recovery for endurance athletes. Paul and Marjaana Rakai discuss the fundamentals of nutrition, emphasizing the importance of macronutrients and micronutrients, and the detrimental effects of sugar and processed foods. The conversation also covers the role of good fats, proteins, and key micronutrients like B vitamins and iron, particularly in relation to endurance athletes. Additionally, they discuss innovative recovery methods like floating therapy and the mental aspect of recovery, including yoga and breathwork.<ul><li><a href="https://www.goodtogobook.com/">Good to Go by Christie Aschwanden</a></li><li><a href="https://simpleendurancecoaching.com/">Paul Warloski - Endurance, Strength Training, Yoga</a></li><li><a href="https://www.tiredmomruns.com/">Marjaana Rakai - Tired Mom Runs - Where fitness meets motherhood.</a></li></ul>

This episode of the "Athletes Compass" podcast (part 3 of 3 on recovery) focuses on nutrition and other modalities of recovery for endurance athletes. Paul and Marjaana Rakai discuss the fundamentals of nutrition, emphasizing the importance of macronutrients and micronutrients, and the detrimental effects of sugar and processed foods. The conversation also covers the role of good fats, proteins, and key micronutrients like B vitamins and iron, particularly in relation to endurance athletes. Additionally, they discuss innovative recovery methods like floating therapy and the mental aspect of recovery, including yoga and breathwork.Good to Go by Christie AschwandenPaul Warloski - Endurance, Strength Training, YogaMarjaana Rakai - Tired Mom Runs - Where fitness meets motherhood.

This episode of the "Athletes Compass" podcast (part 3 of 3 on recovery) focuses on nutrition and other modalities of recovery for endurance athletes. Paul and Marjaana Rakai discuss the fundamentals of nutrition, emphasizing the importance of macronutrients and micronutrients, and the detrimental effects of sugar and processed foods. The conversation also covers the role of good fats, proteins, and key micronutrients like B vitamins and iron, particularly in relation to endurance athletes. Additionally, they discuss innovative recovery methods like floating therapy and the mental aspect of recovery, including yoga and breathwork.<ul><li><a href="https://www.goodtogobook.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Good to Go by Christie Aschwanden</a></li><li><a href="https://simpleendurancecoaching.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Paul Warloski - Endurance, Strength Training, Yoga</a></li><li><a href="https://www.tiredmomruns.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Marjaana Rakai - Tired Mom Runs - Where fitness meets motherhood.</a></li></ul>

Nutrition and recovery: the role of diet in athlete training and recovery

The Athlete’s Compass Podcast is your compass for navigating endurance training and health. In this show, we explore the cardinal directions of training, nutrition, recovery, and mindset, delving into the dynamic relationship that drives athletic success.

Athletes are more than numbers; they're individuals with unique lifestyles and mindset challenges. Coaches who understand these personal nuances play a vital role in their athletes' journey. While training details and data are important, tools like Athletica provide a solution to streamline the technicalities, allowing coaches to focus on the human connection which makes the human coaches the best they can be.

Each week, renowned sports scientist and researcher Paul Laursen will be our teacher and guide as we break down training principles so you can understand how best to train for your sport! We take a no-bullshit and practical approach to support age-groupers, masters, and everyday cyclists, runners, and triathletes like you as you find your direction as an athlete. 

The hosts are Paul Laursen, sports scientist and founder of the Athletica.ai training platform, Marjana Rakai, coach, sports scientist, and triathlete, and Paul Warloski, coach and cyclist.

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The Athlete’s Compass Podcast is your compass for navigating endurance training and health. In this show, we explore the cardinal directions of training, nutrition, recovery, and mindset, delving into the dynamic relationship that drives athletic success. Athletes are more than numbers; they're individuals with unique lifestyles and mindset challenges. Coaches who understand these personal nuances play a vital role in their athletes' journey. While training details and data are important, tools like Athletica provide a solution to streamline the technicalities, allowing coaches to focus on the human connection which makes the human coaches the best they can be. Each week, renowned sports scientist and researcher Paul Laursen will be our teacher and guide as we break down training principles so you can understand how best to train for your sport! We take a no-bullshit and practical approach to support age-groupers, masters, and everyday cyclists, runners, and triathletes like you as you find your direction as an athlete. The hosts are Paul Laursen, sports scientist and founder of the Athletica.ai training platform, Marjana Rakai, coach, sports scientist, and triathlete, and Paul Warloski, coach and cyclist.

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