Take these recovery strategies from a pro to recover faster and feel better from run to run.

Brendan “BJ” Cole is an Australian Olympic 400m hurdler, massage therapist, and sprint and strength coach.

We talk about:

• The evolution of BJ’s recovery and mobility class
• Systemic and peripheral recovery techniques for runners
• What runners are often forgetting or missing during recovery
• How runners can use breathwork for nervous system regulation
• Tools like foam rollers, tennis balls, and percussion guns
• The 3 T’s for joint mobility
• A practical 15 minute recovery routine for runners that you can use
• Ground-based vs. aerial-based athletes and their recovery

Share a link to this episode with your running friends so you can help each other focus on recovery!

Links & Resources from the Show:

• Brendan on Instagram: @beejayspeed
• Download the free Little Black Book of Recovery & Prevention. Hear from 9 pro athletes on their favorite recovery strategies, including Dathan Ritzenhein, Ian Sharman, Amelia Boone, David Roche, and others. strengthrunning.com/elites

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