The Rest Day Rundown

Progress as an athlete is never as perfect as it looks online. In this episode of The Rest Day Rundown , I’m joined by my teammate Maddy Milman as we have an honest conversation about the ups and downs of the athlete journey. From confidence struggles and performance slumps to burnout, comparison, injuries, and feeling stuck, we talk about the moments athletes usually keep to themselves. Drawing f...

Being an athlete isn’t just physical—it’s mental. In this episode of  The Rest Day Rundown , we dive into confidence, comparison, pressure, burnout, and the challenge of separating identity from performance. Through personal experiences and examples from elite athletes, we talk honestly about what’s happening behind the scenes that fans don’t always see. If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt, p...

How much does where you grow up impact the athlete you become? In this episode of  The Rest Day Rundown , we break down sports culture in the U.S., Canada, and around the world—covering college recruiting, training access, coaching styles, and the pressure athletes face in different systems. From NCAA opportunities to club-based development, we explore how environment shapes both performance and m...

Why do rest days feel harder than training? In the first episode of  The Rest Day Rundown , I share my journey from college softball to CrossFit and talk about why slowing down once felt like falling behind. We dive into athlete identity, burnout, overtraining, and the constant pressure to always be doing more—both on and off the field. This episode is about the mental side of recovery and learnin...

The Rest Day Rundown  is a casual and conversational sports podcast hosted by Gwen Woodsit — former college softball player, martial artist, and CrossFit athlete. From athlete mindset and mental struggles to CrossFit, sports culture, current events, and relatable conversations, this podcast keeps athletes connected to the world of sports even on their rest days. Whether you compete, train, or just...