Take your recovery seriously.

Its highlighted in every sport. Commercials, TV spots, ESPN, YouTube. Not the recovery, but the "day in, day out" "24/7" hard work that these world class athletes put in. We all understand this tenfold. But even more importantly what people don't see, is the time and effort they take to maintain, care, and pamper their "temple". As an athlete, your body is your tool. It is your money maker. It is your end all, be all. If you don't have your body at 100%, your output will likely be less than that as well. If you think that giving 100% effort in training followed by 50% in recovery is going to kick it, you are in for a long, painful road.



Think of it this way: You have a cow that makes you money by producing milk. You would make sure that cow had good pasture to graze, water to drink, and shelter to keep safe. Or that Ferrari in your garage. You wouldn't wash it with dish soap, fill it with diesel, or keep the tires flat, right? So why in the WORLD would you treat your own living body any less by discounting it? Eat well and give your body the physical treatment it deserves. Spare the expense elsewhere.