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Track starScout Bassettknows a thing or two about comebacks.
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You doubt if youre ever going to get back, Bassett tells SELF.
This marked her seventh US gold and first national title in four years.
Sometimes victories can be so fleeting.
I have to wash my face and shower as soon as I get home from practice.
I dont wash my hair every day, but I always rinse off in the shower.
Ive become really aggressive about my skin care since I turned 30.
Then its time to eat.
Afterward, I use theNormatecrecovery boots.
Sometimes, after a tough training session, Ill also use a massage gun if I feel any soreness.
Before I get into bed, I brush my teeth with thePhilips Sonicare DiamondCleanelectric toothbrush.
I waited so long to invest in one and now Im like, Why did I wait so long?
I useSensodyne toothpastebecause it doesnt make my teeth or gums feel sensitive, and it also whitens my teeth.
I useListerineat the end of my routine.
That means I can watch the game on-demand and skip the commercials.
I usually fall asleep to the Braves game, or Ill put on a sports or self-improvement podcast.
They always include stories that are fascinating but dont necessarily make headlines.
And I love Brene Brown and Oprahs podcasts.
Season 2 of the podcast I host with the BBC, calledOn the Podium,is out now.
We interview Olympians and Paralympians from around the globe, talking about their interesting backgrounds and life journeys.
I never used to turn down my ring notifications, and I was able to sleep through the sounds.
Then it got to the point where they started to wake me up.
So I started to put my phone on do-not-disturb mode and that really helps.
I also put the phone out of reach from my bedside, which made a huge difference.
Im not tempted to answer messages or do things since its farther away.
I use melatonin-blend capsules to support my sleep and bodys recovery process.
I really like theNatrol Sleep+ Recoverycapsules, which contain all-natural ingredients.
I feel like the capsules help my mind and body become calmer and sleep better.
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I track my sleep with technology.
I feel almost 100% recovered if I get nine hours.
Its ideal, but not always realistic.
For big meets, I know the anticipation is going to make it difficult to sleep.
Youre so excited and dreaming of everything you want it to be.
