After a grueling exam on income taxation, I decided to break my 2 week running hiatus. As soon as I got home, I put on my running gear and off I went. I started out with a slow 2km warmup jog. I was supposed to do it in 15 minutes but I guess my legs [...]

Am I back to zero or am I just recovering from recovery? Last week, I was put on “forced” recovery and was told not to run but just rest. Then Sunday night, I got text from Coach Rio saying, “See you tom.” Followed by, “Get ready… Hahaha!” Coach really has a sense of humor since [...]

Overtraining is the downside of training, the trap that can derail an athlete’s success. It’s a real physical condition caused by pushing too hard for too long. It can happen with too much exercise, too much intense exercise, or both. Its hallmarks are poor performances, exhaustion and apathy.