What if you're in the middle of training for a big mountaineering trip, and suddenly your life comes crashing down?

Maybe you experience the death of a loved one or the breakup of a treasured relationship.

So how do you get out there and train hard now that you're drowning in sorrow?

And more importantly, should you even try?

In today's episode, we're going to talk about training through the tough times and answer some of your most common questions.

Ready? Let's do this!

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Episode Sneak Peek

• [6:20] What life events need grief care? Losses and expectation hangovers. How we heal from grief, and why it’s important to lean into the process.

• [10:02] Should you keep training through grief? The pros and cons or staying active during this time. All about cognitive load and how to assess it. My bottom line advice for athletes after a loss or trauma.

• [16:45] Workout tips during grief. How to perform cardio maintenance that will preserve your gains for weeks. The pros and cons of high-intensity workouts. Which kinds of exercises are best for boosting mood. The importance of ongoing strength training.

• [21:10] When overexercising interferes with grief. How to know when you’re using training to avoid feelings, and what to do instead.

• [23:35] Self-compassion during grief. Why it’s not necessary to train perfectly to climb your mountain or run your face. When to write yourself a permission slip.