In this week’s episode, we chat through our favorite strategies for recovery and signs of whether you are recovered or not, how we approach traditional strength training in the gym vs. cardio workouts that build strength in a periodized context, active heat training protocols to increase your blood plasma and improve performance, how we think about structuring training for unique combinations of events, how to know whether you are improving or not, and why adventurous and durability-based workouts can often make us feel like the best versions of ourselves as athletes. Check it out!

Challenge of the Week

Katie: Schedule some downtime in your calendar!

Elena: aligning with Katie’s– schedule yourself some spa time! You deserve it! Also watch this 13 min video: Arc'teryx Presents: 109° Below

Gear Pick of the Week

Elena: Gu Roctane high carb mix

Katie: Vornado 660 fan!