35 • Deload Weeks vs. Peak Training : How We Prepare Our Bodies for Big Efforts
MAR 17, 202635 MIN
35 • Deload Weeks vs. Peak Training : How We Prepare Our Bodies for Big Efforts
MAR 17, 202635 MIN
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<p>What does it actually look like to listen to your body when training gets intense? </p><p>In this episode of <em>The Live It Right Podcast</em>, we're sharing a real-time look at two very different phases of training.</p><p>Caitlin walks through what a deload week looked like for her recently, why stepping back from intensity can actually move your fitness forward, how recovery supports long-term performance, and the signs that your body may be asking for a reset.</p><p>Meanwhile, John is doing the opposite. With a 50-mile ultramarathon just around the corner, he's entering peak training and shares how he approaches the final stretch before a big endurance effort. From dialing mileage and mindset to managing fatigue, he breaks down what matters most in those final weeks.</p><p>Whether you're training for a race, building consistency, or simply trying to move your body well, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how we balance recovery, performance, and real life in between.</p><p>In this episode we discuss : </p><ul><li>What a deload week actually looks like</li><li>Why recovery weeks are essential for long-term progress</li><li>How to recognize when your body needs a reset</li><li>What peak training looks like before a 50-mile ultramarathon</li><li>Managing fatigue, mileage, and mindset before race day</li><li>How to balance training with everyday life</li></ul><p>If you enjoy the episode, be sure to follow the show, leave a review, and share it with someone who's working toward their own goals.</p>