S6 EP30: Are You Overtraining?

Are you overtraining? Do you know what the signs of overtraining
are? It’s become common to think of overdoing it in terms of
productivity as an aspiration, not a problem. People aim to work
the most hours, sleep the least hours, and hustle the hardest.
And that sort of attitude bleeds over into training.


Unfortunately, overtraining doesn’t mean that you’re improving.
In today’s episode, Rachael and Kelsea talk about overtraining.
Listen in to hear what they have to say about listening to your
body, the signs of overtraining, and why you may not be feeling
energized.


Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:


Pride in overdoing it

Moving away from your goals by not taking care of yourself

Overtraining, or overdoing it, as pie

Listening to your body

Signs of overtraining

Why doing more doesn’t mean that you’ll get better

Why you’re not feeling energized

Why you’re not sleeping well when you overtrain

Your cortisol levels

The importance of recovery

Runner training

Doing different types of movement

How long you can sustain performing at 100%

Why you should be aiming to vary intensities

Nutrition, hydration, and sleep in alignment



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