Overcommitment in Training
Committing to an aggressive training cycle can lead to burnout and underperformance if not balanced with life’s demands. Recognizing the limits of personal energy and setting realistic expectations is crucial for success. Understanding past training experiences helps inform better decisions for future cycles, ultimately fostering a healthier approach to running and personal goals.In this clip
From this podcast
The Running Explained Podcast
s3/e45 Analyzing Your Training Cycle with Coach Elisabeth
Related Questions
I'm an 18-year-old female athlete who has been running marathons for the past three years, but I've recently become addicted to overexercising and feel like I'm never doing enough. I'm currently running 95+ mile weeks, lifting 5-6 times a week till failure, and not fueling myself properly. I know this isn't sustainable or healthy, but I don't know how to stop and can't find a trainer I trust who can help me look and feel good. I work incredibly hard but see no results and don't even know what I actually look like. I want to gain muscle and look like an athlete who can run fast, lift heavy, and have defined "toned" muscles. How can I break this cycle and achieve my goals?
Why is it important to understand overtraining, and what are the consequences of stepping over that line?
Why is it important to understand overtraining, and what are the consequences of stepping over that line in the context of the episode 313: Pacing, Structure, and Philosophy of Running Workouts with Elisabeth Scott and the clip Understanding Runner's Training?