La Jolla Cross Country

Fuel. Rest.
Recover.

Training breaks you down. Food and sleep build you back up. The work you do in the other 22 hours of the day is what turns a hard workout into a faster race.

Coach Chris
Tips from Coach Chris!

Recovery is part of training

Eat something within 30 minutes of finishing practice. Drink water all day, not just when you get thirsty at 3pm. Get to bed. Do those three things consistently and you will out-train athletes with more talent. The two guides below are the ones we hand out every season — read them, then actually use them.

The Daily Four

Do these every single day

Hydrate

Water all day long. If you start drinking at practice, you are already behind.

Refuel Fast

Carbs and protein within 30 minutes of finishing. Keep something in your bag.

Sleep

Eight to nine hours. Sleep is where the adaptation actually happens.

Speak Up

Something hurts or feels off? Tell a coach that day. Small problems stay small.

Questions about fueling, recovery or an injury? Talk to a coach at practice. These guides are general team guidance, not medical advice — if something hurts, see a professional.