Ep. 152 Christie Aschwanden on Her Book, GOOD TO GO: What the Athlete in All of Us Can Learn From the Strange Science of Recovery

Author of GOOD TO GO: What the Athlete in All of Us Can Learn From the Strange Science of Recovery and co-host of the podcast EMERGING FORM Christie Aschwanden joins Travis on this week"s podcast. Travis and Christie discuss "Good to Go," which explores the misconceptions and marketing surrounding recovery in sports. As veteran endurance athletes Travis and Christie know the importance of recovery, but Christie emphasizes the need to let go of the myth of perfect recovery and instead focus on the basics, such as sleep, nutrition, and rest days. Christie also highlights the importance of learning to read your body and recognizing personal signs of overtraining. She encourages athletes to train by feel and not rely solely on data.  Christie and Travis also discuss the impact of stress on recovery and performance. Be sure to keep an eye out for Christie"s new podcast "Uncertain", coming soon! Learn more about Christie and check out her book on her website. PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING TRAVIS AND MACE AS THEY RAISE FUNDS FOR ORGAN DONATION: www.runsignup.com/travismacyckf  Check out our sponsors:  Roark: Check out the Spring ‘24 Collection: Road to Somewhere at www.roark.com (listen to podcast for 15% off discount code!) RELEVATE by NeuroReserve: Go to www.neuroreserve.com/travismacy and code TRAVISMACY for 15% off RELEVATE by NeuroReserve: Core Dietary Nutrients for Lifelong Brain Health Hagan Ski Mountaineering - - - - - - - - - - - Purchase A Mile at A Time: A Father and Son’s Inspiring Alzheimer’s Journey of Love, Adventure, and Hope Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Spotify Check us out: Instagram | Twitter | Website | YouTube The show is Produced and Edited by Palm Tree Pod Co.