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s5e22 Juggling Miles, Work, and Life? Here's the Recovery Talk You Need with Dr. Logan Sherman, DC | The Running Explained Podcast

  • Jul 10
  • 3 min read

In this new episode of The Running Explained Podcast, Coach Elisabeth talks with Dr. Logan Sherman, a sports chiropractor and sub-elite marathoner, about the connection between running, recovery, and sleep. They discuss the rise of marathoning among younger generations, evolving fueling strategies, and the power of positive self-talk. The conversation also dives into the importance of sleep for recovery, injury prevention, and performance, with practical tips on using wearable tech, managing rest, and navigating pre-race anxiety. If you want to learn more about the importance of sleep in performance, recovery, and even mindset, this is a great episode to tune into.




What You’ll Learn:

  • How Logan's running journey began and what keeps him motivated

  • The growing trend of younger athletes entering the marathon space

  • How fueling strategies in endurance sports have evolved over time

  • Why sleep is critical for both mental and physical performance

  • How to adjust your workouts based on sleep quality and recovery markers

  • The role of wearable tech in monitoring sleep and HRV

  • Practical tips for managing pre-race anxiety and improving sleep hygiene


Sound Bites:

  • “A lot of statistics that are coming out are showing that a lot of younger people are running marathons and taking that step at an earlier age...And I think that's amazing. I think this generation of runners and where it can continue to go is phenomenal.” 

  • “From then I realized, man, these other things, what I eat, what I put in my body, how much sleep I get. are going to be really important if I want to maintain that high mileage and be able to peak where I'm at.”  

  • “Sleep is important because it's regenerative and it helps our bodies rebuild and recover, it helps our minds recover. And ultimately, you're only as strong as what your mind is”

  • “A lot of times we actually have to actively inhibit negative thoughts.” 

  • “(We have to understand) that it is okay not to be in control. It's okay to let go and not have everything fall into place...we have to live with the world around us and we have to fit into the environment that we have.” 

  • "I certainly think with the tissue recovery aspect of things, sleep is the most important thing."

  • "I'll tear up when the first runner finishes, and I'll tear up when the last runner finishes. and all in between because everybody's got such unique and amazing stories."


Chapters:

  • 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Logan Sherman

  • 08:13 The Rise of Younger Distance Runners

  • 10:17 Introduction Questions for Logan

  • 17:12 The Importance of Sleep

  • 20:08 What Role does Sleep Play in Training and Performance?

  • 25:37 Overcoming Negative Self-Talk

  • 28:20 Sleep Throughout the Training Cycle

  • 31:37 Parenting and Sleep Deprivation

  • 34:52 Poor Sleep, Insomnia, and Sleep Hygiene

  • 37:58 Wearables and Sleep Metrics

  • 44:19 Sleep as a Health Indicator

  • 50:43 The Role of Sleep in Injury Recovery

  • 01:00:01 Pre-Race Sleep Strategies

  • 01:03:15 How to Take the Pressure Off on Race Day


Connect with Dr. Logan Sherman:

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About Your Host

Elisabeth Scott is a running coach, educator, and the founder of Running Explained, where she helps runners train smarter, run stronger, and enjoy the process. After getting sober at 29, she laced up her running shoes with the goal of finishing a 5K—and never looked back. Since then, she’s gone on to complete multiple races, including marathons with a Boston Qualifying time, all while deepening her expertise in endurance training.


With a science-based approach, Coach Elisabeth is passionate about making complex running concepts accessible and actionable for runners of all levels. Her coaching philosophy centers on building a strong aerobic base, improving running efficiency, and developing a whole-human approach to training that prioritizes consistency, injury prevention, and sustainable progress.


Through Running Explained, Elisabeth offers training plans, online courses, and 1:1 coaching designed to help runners achieve their goals while avoiding the common pitfalls of overtraining, under-fueling, and burnout. Whether you’re training for your first half marathon or chasing a new PR, her guidance will help you train smarter, race stronger, and love the journey.

📲 Learn more at ⁠RunningExplained.com⁠

📢 Follow on Instagram: ⁠@runningexplained

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