Return To Training
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RecoveryAugust 13, 2026 · 8 MIN
Should You Train While Sick? The Neck Check Rule and Return-to-Training Protocol
Running through a common cold is usually fine. Training with a fever, chest infection, or body aches is dangerous. The neck check rule separates safe from risky — here is how to apply it, plus a 5-day return protocol.
RecoveryJuly 15, 2026 · 7 MIN
Ultramarathon Recovery: What Happens to Your Body and a Week-by-Week Return Timeline
A 100km ultramarathon causes muscle damage equivalent to 300+ eccentric contractions per leg, elevates CK levels 50-fold, and impairs immune function for up to 72 hours. Here's the science of ultra recovery and a structured return-to-training protocol.
RecoveryJuly 8, 2026 · 8 MIN
Post-Marathon Recovery Timeline: What Happens to Your Body and When You Can Train Again
A marathon causes muscle damage, glycogen depletion, immune suppression, and cardiac stress that persists for weeks. This evidence-based recovery timeline tells you exactly when each system recovers — and when to return to training.