How I Used Science to Complete my First Race in 2 Years | #94
Wed Jun 04 2025
In this episode of the Critical Oxygen podcast, we are doing another SOLO podcast where I discuss my journey from chronic injuries to successfully completing two races after six months of consistent training. I emphasize the importance of understanding training volume (mileage and intensity) as a load marker, the role of key individuals in my recovery, and how blood work has been a game changer for performance. The episode includes a detailed recap of my recent race experiences and the adjustments I made to my training regimen to achieve success. In this conversation, I discuss my training journey leading up to my first race in two years. I share insights on physiological testing, performance assessment, nutrition, recovery strategies, and the importance of managing training volume and intensity. And I emphasize the significance of threshold work in race preparation.
TAKEAWAYS
Training volume is not just about mileage.
Blood work can reveal underlying health issues affecting performance.
Cross-training can help prevent overuse injuries.
Monitoring physiological markers can guide training intensity.
Nutrition plays a crucial role in race preparation.
Enjoy!Enjoying these podcasts, subscribe to get notified when new episodes are released. If you have a question or topic you want me to address, leave a comment!Follow Phil on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drphilbattersonCheck out Rythm Health - https://rythmhealth.com/?via=criticaloxygenInterested in being coached by me? Book a free consultation here - https://calendly.com/batterson-phil/critical-connectionCHAPTERS00:00 Intro
02:48 Overcoming Injuries and Building Consistency
06:04 Key Influencers in My Recovery
11:45 The Role of Blood Work in Performance
15:08 Race Recap: Tiger Claw Ascent
26:58 Training Adjustments for Success
29:27 Physiological Testing and Performance Assessment
32:39 Nutrition and Recovery Strategies
35:40 Training Volume and Intensity Management
39:55 Threshold Work and Race Preparation
49:15 Race Experience and Future Goals
KEYWORDSrunning, training volume, injuries, endurance, physiological testing, race recap, recovery, blood work, performance, consistency, physiological testing, performance assessment, nutrition, recovery strategies, training volume, intensity management, threshold work, race preparation, race experience, future goalsPhoto Credit: Mark Griffith https://markgriffith.smugmug.com/Tiger-Claw-2025
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In this episode of the Critical Oxygen podcast, we are doing another SOLO podcast where I discuss my journey from chronic injuries to successfully completing two races after six months of consistent training. I emphasize the importance of understanding training volume (mileage and intensity) as a load marker, the role of key individuals in my recovery, and how blood work has been a game changer for performance. The episode includes a detailed recap of my recent race experiences and the adjustments I made to my training regimen to achieve success. In this conversation, I discuss my training journey leading up to my first race in two years. I share insights on physiological testing, performance assessment, nutrition, recovery strategies, and the importance of managing training volume and intensity. And I emphasize the significance of threshold work in race preparation. TAKEAWAYS Training volume is not just about mileage. Blood work can reveal underlying health issues affecting performance. Cross-training can help prevent overuse injuries. Monitoring physiological markers can guide training intensity. Nutrition plays a crucial role in race preparation. Enjoy!Enjoying these podcasts, subscribe to get notified when new episodes are released. If you have a question or topic you want me to address, leave a comment!Follow Phil on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drphilbattersonCheck out Rythm Health - https://rythmhealth.com/?via=criticaloxygenInterested in being coached by me? Book a free consultation here - https://calendly.com/batterson-phil/critical-connectionCHAPTERS00:00 Intro 02:48 Overcoming Injuries and Building Consistency 06:04 Key Influencers in My Recovery 11:45 The Role of Blood Work in Performance 15:08 Race Recap: Tiger Claw Ascent 26:58 Training Adjustments for Success 29:27 Physiological Testing and Performance Assessment 32:39 Nutrition and Recovery Strategies 35:40 Training Volume and Intensity Management 39:55 Threshold Work and Race Preparation 49:15 Race Experience and Future Goals KEYWORDSrunning, training volume, injuries, endurance, physiological testing, race recap, recovery, blood work, performance, consistency, physiological testing, performance assessment, nutrition, recovery strategies, training volume, intensity management, threshold work, race preparation, race experience, future goalsPhoto Credit: Mark Griffith https://markgriffith.smugmug.com/Tiger-Claw-2025