Read about the three components you should be adhering to. By Calvin Zaryski, M.Sc. I see the same training mistakes repeated across the ranks and throughout the season. And yet we wonder why we get injured or feel chronically fatigued.
Athletes often perceive their bodies as indestructible and invincible.
However, whether it s too much training volume or too much intensity, overtraining will eventually destroy our bodies, particularly as we get older. As we age, our ability to recover and adapt to training loads slows and requires us to give more attention to an increase in training volume. If you can recover quickly and to a higher degree after each workout, your next training session will be that much more effective. Most injuries and general fatigue results from chronic repetitive stress and poor recovery methods and habits. The three most important factors that must be addressed immediately after an endurance session are fuel replenishment, hydration and soft tissue care.