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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.

I’m up! The last time I’ve been up this early for training was probably last June. Well, I’m taking this as a sign that I’ll be bidding lazy lang farewell. I’m off to ULTRA for training after a light breakfast and after fixing my stuff for school

After feeling bad about my performance in the Nike Human Race (finished 00:57:42), I was raring to trainer harder, longer and by all means push myself to my limits… only to find out I can’t.
Coach Rio says that it’s my recovery week… he tells me to “relax” and I’m also not allowed to lift weights. [...]