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Rethinking Recovery: The Essentials of Rest and Resilience

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Aug 24, 202655:56

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Steve Magness and John Marcus rant about the “recovery industrial complex,” arguing that while recovery knowledge has improved, monetized gadgets can waste money, create psychological fragility, and give a false sense of control—especially as aging brings non-negotiable limits. They emphasize prioritizing foundational recovery: consistent good sleep (the key “canary”), adequate fueling and hydration, and managing…

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When was this episode published?: August 24, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 55 min.
What podcast is this from?: Science of Running. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: Science of Running covers running. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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Listen guide

How do I listen to this episode of Science of Running?

"Rethinking Recovery: The Essentials of Rest and Resilience" is an episode of Science of Running. Runtime 55 min. Published August 24, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.

Step by step

Open Spot Sports. Get the free Spot Sports app for background play, lock-screen controls, and offline downloads.
Or stream right here. Tap play on the episode card above. No app needed.
Browse the full podcast. Jump to the Science of Running page for the rest of the catalog.
Or subscribe in any podcast app. Science of Running ships on a standard RSS feed, so Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, and Pocket Casts all work too.

Quick FAQ

When was this episode published?: August 24, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 55 min.
What podcast is this from?: Science of Running. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: Science of Running covers running. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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Keep going with Science of Running.

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Episode Notes

Steve Magness and John Marcus rant about the “recovery industrial complex,” arguing that while recovery knowledge has improved, monetized gadgets can waste money, create psychological fragility, and give a false sense of control—especially as aging brings non-negotiable limits. They emphasize prioritizing foundational recovery: consistent good sleep (the key “canary”), adequate fueling and hydration, and managing…

Next listen

All from Science of Running →

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