From PhD to Pro Athlete: Zach Riley Talks Training, Recovery & Mindset [Ep 26, Season 3]

In 2004 Zach threw at the 2004 Olympic Trials, then dove straight back into school, getting his PhD in neurophysiology. He followed that up with a postdoctorate fellowship in bioengineering and now is a professor who is still actively involve in research. Along with that and his roles as a husband and father, Zach has continued to train and is a pro Highland Games athlete. Tune in as he and Tom chat about how to be smarter in training, why recovery is more important than anyone believes, and the right mindset to have, especially after a big injury. On the top of the show, Tom answers a listener's question: How do I know when to find a new coach? People are loving 30 Days to a Better Snatch, our free technique challenge. Head to snatch.thestrengthagenda.com to get technique delivered to your inbox weekly, designed to take your snatch from "meh" to meet ready! See you there. Find Zach on Instagram over at @zachary.riley https://www.instagram.com/zachary.riley/