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<\/a>In the Muscles<\/strong>\nPersistent soreness and stiffness in the muscles, joints and tendons.
\nHeavy – leggedness.
\nEmotional Symptoms<\/p>\n
Loss of interest in training. <\/strong> Headaches – an increase in headaches Overtraining is not reserved for the experienced and long-term trainer, the newbie can also fall into the ‘overtraining zone’. These symptoms however are often shown via injuries and sickness and is not considered chronic whereas the more over zealous experienced runner who will tend to ignore the signs and fall flat bang in the middle of this ‘zone’. It is not a pretty picture to deal with an athlete who has overtrained.<\/p>\n The mental strength of a seasoned runner can often be the number one detrimental factor in creating a more serious situation that arises from overtraining.<\/p>\n It is on these occasions that the use of a heart rate monitor comes into its own (more on this later see also Test Yourself below)<\/p>\n The newbie athlete is often training too much for their “out of shape” body to adequately adapt to the new levels of stress. They become injured or fatigued, and often quit training completely. Veteran athletes who overtrain are frequently injured, and are always “flogging the horse .” The result – a drop in performance.<\/p>\n Test Yourself<\/strong><\/p>\n One of the best, time tested procedures to test for overtraining is to take your resting morning pulse rate. The test is very simple to take. When you first wake-up in the morning, take your pulse for 15 seconds and times by four. If your pulse is higher than seven beats per minute faster than normal, you need to be aware of this elervated pulse and consider reducing your training load or even taking the day off training. If you have a coach, discuss this with them so that you are able to avoid the pitfalls of overtraining.<\/p>\n
\nNervousness – a heightened state
\nDepression – humour is lacking
\nA “I don’t care” attitude.
\nInability to relax – linked to nervousness
\nA drop in academic or work performance – inability to focus
\nBody Warning Signs – body does not feel the same<\/p>\n
\nLoss of appetite – food aint fun
\nUnexplained drop in athletic performance – no go zone
\nFatigue and sluggishness – it aint easy anymore
\nDrop in body weight – mass associated to overtraining
\nSwelling of lymph nodes in the neck, groin, and armpit.
\nConstipation or diarrhea – body functioning impaired
\nAbsence of menstruation – weight plays a factor<\/p>\n