EP 8: Recovery Isn’t Weakness — It’s Part of the Long Game

Recovery isn’t just about lying on the couch after a race.

In this episode, Sherri talks about what really happens to the body and mind during hard efforts — from 5Ks to ultramarathons — and why recovery needs to be part of every runner’s strategy.

Topics include:

Why terrain matters more than distance sometimes

Emotional highs and lows after races

Nutrition, hydration, and glycogen recovery

Why sleep is one of the most powerful recovery tools

Active recovery vs passive recovery

Cool baths, Epsom salts, massage, yoga, chiropractic, and movement

Why recovery looks different for every runner

The emotional “post-race drop.”

Journaling and reflection after races

Learning to celebrate what you accomplished instead of rushing to the next thing

This episode is for runners, walkers, and hikers who want to stay healthy, strong, and in the sport for the long game.

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