About this episode

Cynthia Monteleone discusses the importance of recovery in sprinting and how she became a world champion while taking four rest days a week.

I am so excited to welcome back to the B.rad Podcast, Cynthia Monteleone, my good friend and sprinting mentor coach to numerous Olympic and world champion masters track and field athletes, and a former world champion herself in the 400 meters for women aged 45 and over! Our last show was dedicated to discussing the dangers of chronic endurance training and the wide-ranging physiological benefits of sprinting. This conversation is focused on another hugely important topic: recovery. The workout is the signal. The recovery is where the adaptation occurs. You’re going to learn how Cynthia became a world champion in sprinting while taking four days off per week to recover, why cortisol is not the enemy, and the difference between the productive stress of training and the chronic stress that can interfere with health, hormones, and performance. We also get into sprinting for longevity, chasing youth versus chasing longevity, and the simple recovery habits that matter most: sleep, walking, sunlight, spending time with family, and creating space where your body and nervous system can rebuild.   TIMESTAMPS: The body doesn't know whether the stress comes from sprinting…

People in this episode

Host: Brad Kearns

Guest: Cynthia Monteleone

Topics covered

• recovery
• sprinting
• longevity
• stress management
• health
• performance

Keywords

• recovery
• sprinting
• world champion
• cortisol
• chronic stress
• health
• longevity

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