The document discusses how runners can break the typical cycle of overtraining leading to injury. It recommends focusing on recovery, prevention and maintenance through proper hydration, nutrition, rest, foam rolling, dynamic warmups, strength training and limiting runs to no more than 30 minutes. Getting help from a medical professional when injured is also advised. Maintaining these practices can help runners avoid injury and improve performance over time.
3. “Typical Running Cycle”
train race
train harder
race faster
train harder
get hurt
ignore
train hurter
race poor
speed limp
google
DNF
see MD
Rest
Return
Repeat
4. “Typical Running Cycle”
train race
train harder
race faster
train harder
get hurt
ignore
train hurter
race poor
speed limp
google
DNF
see MD
Rest
Return
Repeat
You never break
the cycle