Cover of 77: Why Am I Always Tired? Under-Recovery in Endurance Athletes

77: Why Am I Always Tired? Under-Recovery in Endurance Athletes

77: Why Am I Always Tired? Under-Recovery in Endurance Athletes

Listen for free

View show details

Season's Savings | 0.99 €/month for 3 months

5.99 €/month thereafter - terms apply. Cancel monthly.
You’re tired all day, your workouts feel harder than they should, and making dinner somehow feels like the toughest workout of all.Sound familiar?In this episode of the Endurance Eats Podcast, my sports dietitian teammates Hanna and Mary join me to talk about what happens when endurance athletes find themselves stuck in a cycle of exhaustion. We’re unpacking the difference between overtraining, underfueling, and under-recovery and why it’s not always easy to tell them apart.We also share the signs we see in our athletes, how stress outside of training affects recovery, and practical ways to start feeling like yourself again. Because you deserve to have energy for your workouts and the rest of your life.In this episode, you’ll learn:The signs that your fatigue might be more than a tough training weekHow overtraining and underfueling can overlap—and what might point to each oneWhy work stress, disrupted sleep, and family life all count when it comes to recoveryThe questions to ask if you’re fueling well but your workouts still feel flatWhy getting enough carbohydrates throughout the day matters, even when your protein intake is on pointHow to make a fueling plan work with a busy schedule, even if your meals don’t look “traditional”When to talk with your healthcare provider about ongoing fatigueHow to communicate with your coach when you need more recoveryWhat each of us does to protect recovery in our own training Resources Mentioned Our episode with Rebecca McConville about RED-S Alex’s favorite puzzles Fuel Your Training with TrainingPeaksThis season's podcast partner is TrainingPeaks!I use TrainingPeaks to look ahead at my training volume, training stress, and hardest workouts so I can adjust my carbohydrate intake and recovery accordingly. I love having the data to compare against how I'm actually feeling, because the numbers should support listening to your body, not replace it.You can create a free account and get two weeks of Premium access when you sign up.https://www.trainingpeaks.comConnect with Me:Follow along for more practical sports nutrition and fueling support: Instagram: @alexlarsonnutritionIf you’re feeling exhausted, struggling through workouts, or unsure whether you’re fueling enough, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Our team has openings in our one-on-one nutrition coaching program. Work with Alex Larson Nutrition: https://alexlarsonnutrition.com/nutrition-services Check out our endurance nutrition tools and resources Don’t Forget to Subscribe!Click that follow button to stay updated on future episodes packed with actionable insights and expert advice for endurance athletes. Leave a quick review to help more endurance athletes find the showHave Questions or Suggestions? There is plenty more we can cover in a future episode. Send me a message.This episode of Endurance Eats is brought to you by Alex Larson’s 1:1 Nutrition Coaching.If you’ve ever wondered, Am I eating enough? Am I fueling this right? Why do I still feel tired? you’re not alone. Alex Larson Nutrition helps endurance athletes cut through the confusion and build a fueling plan that actually works for their training, lifestyle, and goals.You can learn more at alexlarsonnutrition.com. This Episode is Brought to You By Carb Culture ShopGrab your merch from the shop with saying that endurance athletes just get!
adbl_web_anon_alc_button_suppression_t1
No reviews yet