Olympian Ben Kanute joins Neal Henderson to talk about starting over—new coach, new mindset, and the challenge of chasing podiums while balancing family, recovery, and long-course racing. This is what rebuilding at the elite level really looks like.
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Olympian Ben Kanute joins Neal Henderson to talk about starting over—new coach, new mindset, and the challenge of chasing podiums while balancing family, recovery, and long-course racing. This is what rebuilding at the elite level really looks like.
Why Rest Days Make You Faster: The Science of Recovery with Andrea Devorak
REACH YOUR APEX
30 minutes 39 seconds
6 months ago
Why Rest Days Make You Faster: The Science of Recovery with Andrea Devorak
Rest isn’t weakness—it’s where the real gains happen. In this episode of Reach Your APEX, coach Neal Henderson is joined by endurance athlete and coach Andrea Deak for a deep dive into why recovery is the most underrated performance tool in the game.
They break down:
The difference between rest, recovery, and overtraining
How to spot the signs of burnout and emotional fatigue
Why elite athletes plan rest first—not last
Real-world stories from Andrea’s time as a pro cyclist, swimmer, and Unbound finisher
What to do when life forces you off the bike
If you’re stuck in a plateau, dragging through workouts, or just afraid of taking a day off—this episode is your permission slip to train smarter, not harder.
REACH YOUR APEX
Olympian Ben Kanute joins Neal Henderson to talk about starting over—new coach, new mindset, and the challenge of chasing podiums while balancing family, recovery, and long-course racing. This is what rebuilding at the elite level really looks like.
