Recovery is a hot topic in training these days, and with good reason. We don’t get better during training – we improve when we are recovering. Training is the impetus for the body to adapt. While there are many modalities you can use to improve/expedite recovery, the best method is to ensure that your training is appropriately programmed to allow for recovery to occur.
Here is a presentation I put together on recovery and nutrition. It runs right at an hour, and contains what I feel is good, basic information that any athlete can implement immediately.