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An Irishman Abroad

Irishman Running Abroad with Sonia O‘Sullivan: ”The Recovery Episode” (Sonia O‘Sullivan‘s Tips On Creating A Better Post Run Recovery Plan)

An Irishman Abroad

Jarlath Regan

Society & Culture, News, Health & Fitness, Society & Culture:personal Journals, Personal Journals, Politics

4.8834 Ratings

🗓️ 16 November 2021

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Summary

Whether you're failing to cool down, stretch properly, refuel or sleep adequately, you are making the next run harder than the last. This week the greatest Irish athlete of all time breaks down the keys to replenishing and restoring the body after the exertion. Jar drained the tank last week and felt sick at the end of his Sunday run. Together they laugh about the reasons why this happened. Sonia explains the struggles she has had with recovery in the past and gives us a rare insight into the supplement she found that really helps her sleep better and heal more quickly. Don't forget there's a double size version of the episode with more hints, tips and craic over on patreon.com/irishmanabroad. You'll also get extensive episode notes with more info and tips from Sonia.   Join our running event on strava.com/clubs/irishmanrunningabroad and help raise vitally needed funds for our chosen charity partner jigsaw.ie and all the work they do to support young people in Ireland. Why not join Jarlath in raising money for Jigsaw by signing up to the Irishman Abroad challenge over at https://www.idonate.ie/event/2576_.html    To hear every episode in full and to gain access to the entire back-catalogue of over 500 Irishman Abroad episodes that are not available on iTunes for just the price of a pint every month visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad   Supplementary research provided by John Meagher.   The Irishman Abroad Liveline is now open. You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 0044 7543 122 330. Why not pose a running question to Irish Olympic Legend Sonia O'Sullivan or ask our America Correspondent Marion McKeone her thoughts on a current talking point Stateside? Of course, if you have an issue with traffic or elephants on the loose in your area, Jarlath can do his best to sort that out too.   Our charity partner is jigsawonline.ie. In these tricky times, Jigsaw provides a range of resources, advice and care for your people to help them strengthen their mental health and the skills needed to navigate life. Please visit their website and consider making a donation.   For updates on future episodes and live shows follow @jarlath on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or email the show directly on [email protected].   Disclaimer: All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected. Third party reuse and/or quotation in whole or in part is prohibited unless direct credit and/or hyperlink to the Irishman Abroad podcast is clearly and accurately provided.

Transcript

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0:00.0

You know, I like to be fit and healthy, so the best way I know is to just get out there and run.

0:09.0

Running was an outlet for me to, I guess, feel good about myself and take out some of the angers that were going on in my life.

0:15.0

Sonio Sullivan is going to take the world title back to Ireland.

0:20.0

Hello and welcome to another Irishman running abroad with Sonio Sullivan and me, Charlotte Regal.

0:26.4

Whether you're a couch to 5K person, newly arrived on the running scene or a seasoned club runner,

0:33.3

the chances are you're getting something wrong when it comes to your recovery.

0:38.6

Irish athletics phenomenon, legend and former world champion,

0:43.1

Sonia Sullivan is here, as always, to answer my dumb questions and explain why improving

0:49.8

how well your body restores itself before your next run is just as important as the run itself.

0:57.9

I have a little bit of big news. I need to drop really early here, Sonia.

1:01.8

My Christmas cards are out. I know people will be like it's too soon. It's not.

1:06.6

You need to get the Christmas cards ordered from jigser.com every year since about 2006.

1:13.7

I've been creating alternative Christmas cards, let's call them.

1:17.3

They're a little bit cheeky, a little bit on the dark side.

1:20.5

Jigsar.com.

1:21.5

Go over there and have a look.

1:22.8

There is 10 available every year.

1:25.2

And last year's pack and this year's pack are obviously reflecting the new world order that we're living in you won't find Christmas

1:30.8

cards like this anywhere else we usually ship everywhere in the world but thanks to

1:35.5

Boris Johnson and Brexit this year they're only available in Ireland from jigser.com

1:40.9

well Sonny we're going to get a look at the kind of general principles.

1:45.0

Everyone should know about recovery.

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