In a recent 12-day period, the author completed an impressive 255 miles, feeling invigorated by a successful 50-kilometer training run. However, this surge in performance raises concerns about overtraining, as the temptation to push limits often follows high motivation and fitness levels. The article discusses the dangers of feeling invincible, running without purpose, and the importance of recognizing signs of overexertion like poor sleep. It emphasizes the need for intentional running rather than just aiming for increased distance or speed, to maintain long-term well-being in the sport.
Gosh, running just feels so damn good right now. And that's where the potential problem lies. I'm fit, uninjured, motivated, and ready to go!
More, harder, faster ... that's not always better. If you start logging extra long runs, you might want to see if that work might do more harm than good.
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