Summary
In this conversation, Joel Zieve discusses the importance of recovery as we age and how it can help us maintain our performance and enjoyment of mountain biking. He interviews Dr. Paul Lawlass-LaStayo, a retired physical therapist and avid mountain biker, who shares his insights and experiences on recovery. They discuss the need for intentional recovery, the signs of overdoing training or rest, and the importance of balancing high-intensity rides with rest and recovery. They also touch on the role of strength training and active recovery techniques in the recovery process.
Keywords
recovery, aging, mountain biking, performance, rest, balance, strength training, active recovery
Takeaways
Recovery is essential for maintaining performance and enjoyment of mountain biking as we age.
Intentional recovery, including rest days and active recovery techniques, should make up at least 50% of our training time.
Balancing high-intensity rides with rest and recovery is crucial for avoiding overtraining and injury.
Strength training is important for maintaining muscle mass and overall strength as we age.
Recovery is trainable, and individuals can learn to recover and absorb high-intensity training.
Competition is different for everyone, and it's important to set performance goals and strive to improve while also prioritizing recovery.
Titles
The Importance of Recovery as We Age
The Role of Strength Training in Recovery
Sound Bites
"The deeper I go, the more I need to pull back and recover."
"We lose track of some of the soul and feels that come with racing, riding, going hard on dirt."
"Recovery is something that has many phases and aspects to it."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Personal Experience with Recovery
07:02 The Importance of Zone Two Riding and Feel
09:23 The Overwhelming Amount of Data and the Importance of Soul and Feel
13:11 The Importance of Recovery and Overloading in Little Dosages
15:01 The Signs and Symptoms of Overdoing Training or Rest
23:34 The Need for Intentional Recovery and Avoiding Overtraining
26:00 The Emotional Aspect of Recovery and Enjoying Other Activities
28:16 Conclusion and Call to Action
