Injury Prevention Secrets from an Ironman Coach

Why Recovery Is Where You Get Stronger

While training breaks your body down, recovery is when real gains happen. Coach Ahmed Zaher emphasizes that sleep is your #1 tool—cheaper and more effective than cryotherapy or massage. Want proof? He recommends Dr. Matthew Walker’s Why We Sleep for the full science breakdown.

Tip: Start by finding your personal "recovery number"—hours of sleep, minutes of foam rolling, or recovery work required to match your training load.