Nervous System Recovery: Olympian BJ Cole on Post-Run Mobility & Isometrics
Release Date: 02/27/2025
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info_outlineTake 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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