Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast "How should I train if I'm ill?"| Ep 484
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Apr 10, 2024 Discussion of common mistakes athletes make when sick or injured and why gut instincts can harm training. Clear protocols for navigating illness without losing fitness. Advice on when to see a sports physio and how to prevent small niggles becoming chronic. Guidance on optimal rest and a buffer before returning to training.
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Don’t Ignore Next Day Soreness
- Listen to soreness and avoid running on it when your body hasn't recovered from a hard or hilly session.
- Rob Willoughby explains that next-day soreness often signals incomplete recovery after unusually intense or hilly runs.
Coaching Often Means Saying No
- Coaches often spend more time telling driven athletes to be cautious than pushing them harder.
- Willoughby explains type A personalities habitually push through short-term pain at the expense of long-term training availability.
Get Early Physio And Follow Rehab
- See a sports physiotherapist early for assessment, treatment, and a rehab plan when soreness exceeds normal post-workout levels.
- Willoughby notes physios can diagnose soft-tissue versus tendon/ligament issues and provide daily rehab that prevents chronic problems.