Even though some experts believe that excessive running is detrimental to the human body, and others believe that any amount of running is one of the key elements in most athletes , still others believe that moderation between the two extremes can be beneficial for your sport. Running can literally take a greater toll on the body than any other sport. With each stride, a force of two to three times the body's weight is exerted on the joints, muscles and tendons. How much running is “too much” running? is there too much of a good thing? There is, and it is most often called overtraining. Overtraining is by definition the imbalance between training and recovery. The conceptual theory behind most bodies being "plateaued" and overworked, at the gym, pool, track, etc. Overworked, meaning they are worked in a detrimental way. State. a place where the individual does not get the most out of their body and may even lose body mass, muscle mass and overall performance. Lehmann, Manfred, Carl Foster and Joseph Keul. “Overtraining in Endurance Athletes: A Brief Overview.” Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise (1993). What is the physical toll of an overworked body due to excessive training? The physical consequences of overtraining are persistent or prolonged muscle stiffness and pain, persistent fatigue, elevated resting heart rate, reduced immune system as well as increased risk of injury. There is also a mental toll, we become more exhausted, the body takes longer to relax when the need for rest is important and timely. Techniques to combat this anxiety include breathing techniques, yoga, stretching and even massage. Scientific research knows that marathon runners push their bodies beyond the middle of paper... envelope sealed by your imagination. ? the opportunity and choice is yours, both as an athlete and runner. With a constant expansion of the community with young athletes, especially those of a younger age. young people are becoming a preferred target for most colleges and professional teams. The cream of the crop is rejuvenating, so to speak. Youth are becoming the new outlet for skills and knowledge in ever-changing sports such as soccer, rugby, lacrosse, volleyball, track and field and soccer. This shapes the course of the game towards new horizons based on different ambitions and training adaptations. A means of greatness will always be the same, used with determination. whether it's to make a statement, improve your training, or become a better athlete. Running is one of the key foundations of many great athletes and can significantly benefit any individual sport..