7 Signs You're Running Too Much & Probably Don't Realise

Overtraining is real and hard to spot until it's too late. But knowing these 7 signs you'll be able ti identify if you are running too much and then you can use the 5 tips in this video to get yourself out of the pattern. It's really that simple. Spot overtraining - stop overtraining.
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[@marcok5412]

Quitting alcohol hepled me a lot for quicker recoveries and better sleep, so I can run more without overtraining.

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Definitely worked for me too! Alcohol free for 11 years now 🤟🏼🤟🏼

[@jochippyy]

Yes I'm thinking of doing the same maybe u just made me realise now is the time to do it

[@slowloris1847]

I haven't quit totally, but as I've got older, alcohol has become much less important. I was fit and ready to parkrun on New Years Day after a party, simply because a little bubbly at 12 was all I had. Felt way better than everyone else on the first day of the year too!

[@FlatToRentUK]

@@slowloris1847 I was fit and ready for Parkrun on New Years Day as well, although avoiding alcohol on New Years Eve isn't hard when you have kids and you're in bed by 11... I didn't actually Parkrun though......because it was cold! Set a PB yesterday though!

[@feetindagrass]

Yaas! I noticed after I reached a certain level of fitness, a hard kombucha would make me sluggish overall. I quit alcohol and a few weeks later Runner's World+ had a doctor on promoting ZERO alcohol if you want to run at your best.

[@daymonclayton6388]

Moderation isn’t really in my nature, so planned structure is very important for me. It helps me see that planned rest isn’t taking a break from my training but is actually an important element of my training.

[@astonuk9403]

Well said just gave me a new perspective on it thanks

[@toddboucher3302]

Right now nursing a lower leg issue. After a 20 mile long run went to the gym with son and did a leg workout. At 60 it was crazy. So here is a over training

[@timeonfeet]

Great tips. I've found seeing recovery and rest as part of training rather than outside of it really helps. Though it does require a bit of a psychological shift

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Agreed! So many runners have the mindset of hurting ourselves to improve but it’s both push AND pull! Takes a while to accept 😂

[@SeeChadRun]

THIS IS GOLD! So many great tips. I find that some weeks are better than others. Meaning, life stressors, sleep changes, training, family stuff, etc all impact my training. For me, I've become keen on listening to my body. I plan to run 6 days a week, but sometimes I'm feeling extra tired and so I choose to sleep in (maybe I'll do a few easy treadmill miles, but maybe not). Maybe I need to reduce my training for an entire week, and that's OK! Consistency is key, and that includes consistently taking care of the body and allowing it to recover, reboot, absorb training, or take care of other life stressors.

[@bakerstreet7050]

great advices. To me HRV is the best indicator to understand when I'm stressed out and overtrained

[@mr.h.9103]

This vid came at literally at the perfect time. Cutting back my miles in February a bit, to let my body acclimate/recovery from a mileage push after coming of a serious injury. I started zone 2 running again in Mid November along with Physio work. Mileage went from 5 miles, if that, per week to 25 per week, over the last few weeks. My coach wanted me to take it easy in February and cut my miles back a bit to rest, and be ready for my first proper marathon block in over a year, starting in March. So far so good but the lack of runs feels odd.😂

[@accidentalactivist9633]

Loved the Mary angry face.😂

[@jennykeeping8918]

Just discovered your channel and have binged a heap! While i was watching youve uploaded this one! I just got in from a 16km run this morning. .... i planned a 10km and over-motivation means i clocked around 50% more distance than i planned for this week!! What a bloody coincidence, but thanks so much for all this information and first hand experience. New happy messy happy subscriber! 🤓 🏃‍♀️🔥

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Ahhh awesome! Thanks Jenny and welcome to the madness 😊

[@AMostlyFunctionalJess]

It's a fascinating problem. I'm trying to gather a bit of personal anecdotal data on dealing with higher training volumes alongside autism and ADHD and a lot of symptoms related to low motivation and struggling to get out on runs kick in muuuch earlier. Interesting how varied the mental and physical responses to higher training volumes can be.

[@jobanski]

Last year I think I increased my training too quickly, and ended up injuring myself. Fortunately it was minor, but enough to knock me off my running goals for 2022.

[@FlatToRentUK]

Really enjoyed that video. I started running last summer aged 46 and really enjoying it, always considered myself too big (6'7") and heavy to run without injury but have adapted to mid-strike and bought a load of Altras and only have calf soreness occasionally which is expected when you do that. But I've added running in to a schedule of mainly cycling, HIIT (spin class) and weights so hopefully that will prevent overtraining by keeping the variety up. Also bought a Concept 2 recently which will help. I am looking ahead to selecting an event or challenge to do to keep me motivated (although it's getting warmer again and that helps) so will have to look out for these signs if I decide to train for a decent length run. Appreciate the tips!

[@GrooveyBobby]

The sleep issues seems to really affect me, excellent tips and a good reminder of what to watch out for, thanks as always 💛

[@kophotography895]

Please look at the obvious sleep preventers ie Caffeine, Alcohol, Time of Day of Training, also lack of Vitamins, use of screens before bed etc. Best of luck

[@FlatToRentUK]

There's a few great podcast episodes out there (and I think he has his own now) with Matthew Walker who's a sleep expert. Hugely recommend watching them and trying to take what he says on board. Not only from the point of view of improving sleep for general life but also because it'll aid your recovery as a runner.

[@amaditadicochea7502]

Thanks for another great video. I'm in that "blah" stage right now in my training. Mary's look in front of the kitchen sink is so funny.🤣 She seems so sweet. I can't imagine her ever getting mad!

[@michaelmacleod2665]

I got into running 9 months ago. Got hooked. December last year did 3 long runs in 3 consecutive days. Pulled my piriformis muscle under my glute. I ignored the advice to not go from zero to hero. And now it's been two months and it won't get better. Aches after 1 or 2k every time I go out. It is causing me some real anxiety now as I hear this is a bad muscle and may never fully recover. I've also just had to pull out of London marathon which is devastating. Anyone else had this injury? Bloody love this channel. It really helped me.

[@BradShaw1690]

You probably wouldn’t have got into the london anyway my friend 🙂

[@michaelmacleod2665]

@@BradShaw1690 I was running in April.

[@BradShaw1690]

@@michaelmacleod2665 I didn’t ask mate 😂 i said you wouldn’t have got into the london

[@lourdesp3883]

Physiotherapy

[@Emma-zm7zb]

I appreciate adding the women-specific advice in regards to periods. So few channels include things like this when discussing fitness.

[@gm2407]

I have begun running 3k morning and evening 5 days a week. I don't feel that this is beyond me so far. On the two other days, one is to be an off day and the second is to have one long run 5-6k. So that works out at maximum of 36k per week. I do warm ups and warm downs sometimes with weights. Not sure how sustainable this is but as 10 of the 11 runs are to and from work it gives me a reason to do it. Any day I want a change up I can just divide my distance into so many seconds at different paces and work on something that is not a long slow run.

[@hielkevh]

I am really enjoying your channel. With you guidance in 4 months ive been able to get fast and enjoy the running at the same time.

[@stevedarunner5736]

Well done. I’ve definitely fell victim to over training. It’s a sneaky thing!

[@hahaha123]

Wish you'd have put this video out 2 weeks ago! Just hit an IT band issue from overtraining :( Great content and very original as usual.

[@potblack7951]

Your videos are extremely informative and particularly target average runners like myself…so well done for that👊👍

[@inastudious]

i literally had a nosebleed one morning when i woke up. i took it as a sign that i was running too much on TOO LITTLE SLEEP 😂 (i was averaging 4-5 hours of sleep while running a total of 20+ km a week)

[@stephensimmons8657]

Always great advice 👍

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Thanks Stephen 😊

[@ep2653]

Don't get Mary angry bro! 😄😄 Good advise. Thank you Looking forward to next Sunday

[@atm9862]

May be i am over trained. I reached plateau and now my performance dropping even though i feel ok during the day. Sleeping is good. Just the performance

[@bui340]

Sleep is nr 1 they say. For a good night sleep let's start the day with a slow jogg followed by a cold shower and then YOU WAIT before eating a couple of hours. The day gets perfect 😜

[@clarehazell2097]

Blimey that hit a nerve. Not ideal when you are entering your fourth week of marathon training 😢😮

[@nigelcowey4373]

Another great video, interesting to see your Av resting HR. Could you expand on this concept in relation to training and age in a separate episode? Thanks and keep up the great work 🙂

[@Nayz13]

Overtraining aside, I’ve found that the best way for me to not need a nap is to not hit the snooze button 5 times on the morning 😂 my guess is that it’s a cortisol issue

[@steveb9658]

Great video as always guys 👌 I find it a tricky compromise when training. If I don't go out running, my mental health really struggles so have to find a good happy medium. Mainly I make sure that I run enough to keep myself "happy" but I make the majority of those runs easy so as not to physically strain myself too much

[@ThisMessyHappy]

A great way to look at it Steve 😊 and thank you

[@nobodyspecial9035]

We share a similar struggle friend. Got to do what you/we got to do. Be well

[@steveb9658]

@Nobody Special Thank you. You too 🙏

[@alisonsezonov1420]

This is a great video for me. I am still improving rapidly and not injured but i am sore and niggly when i was never like this, and I feel like i love the gym and running but i need a change from the scenery as it is getting a bit blah!! Decided im just going to do long walks for just enjoyment and to do some swimming or running in the water. Love the channel!! Marys amazing with her positive happy mood all the time!! Need to find some run friends too!! I

[@michaelhooley]

Thank you so much for your content. Unreal advice!

[@oldman9154]

Trying to much. My knees our swollen after my runs . Been running 2vyears 65 old here love to run .thanks.

[@mikew6840]

Cold showers in Thailand don’t count… 😅

[@theunknown21329]

2:31 🤣🤣🤣

[@videowatch016]

Golden ideas to be a lifelong runner.

[@IRunThings]

Great video. Very well explained

[@MrTthacker98001]

My favorite channel

[@lahoyasrha]

I really like you guys!

[@irondistance4313]

That explains another part of why ice baths work thanks❤

[@peelman12345]

Mary looking annoyed with Ben… I can’t believe Mary ever gets annoyed with anyone she’s so nice 😂 During my training plans I’m usually feeling over trained but when I come out of my taper I feel really good. I’m currently training for Brighton and I had man flu for over a week and didn’t run but my first run back i beat my parkrun pb by 15 seconds but before that I was quite sluggish. Is feeling tired etc par for the course if you’re training for a race?

[@spamemail8928]

Love the video. Can you make one about running to little (to make significant progress)?

[@spamemail8928]

@TheMessyHappy scam?

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Scam! Have reported. They are THE messy happy not THIS messy Happy. Naughty little scam puppies 🙄

[@simondeboer6035]

Nice "acting" Mary! Perhaps another aspect of over training could be that you are less considerate of others. The sign to look for is that your loved ones (who have seen you training for awhile) are saying "You're over training." My wife knows before I do.

[@Thezuule1]

Running too much?! Heresy!

[@drbikeshorts]

I thought Mary was going to spit a mouthful of toothpaste on the bathroom mirror 😜

[@nauticahijrah19]

lumphini park in bangkok 🎉😂

[@AislingDonohoe]

Hypothalamic amenorrhoea here 😞

[@klipk7296]

How do you lot run 6 days a week? Do your knees not get sore?

[@smithale]

5:33 would have my cortisol levels elevated...

[@emilybacon11]

Hi Mary, exactly what long term damaging effects? (regarding if you missed your period).

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Hey Emily, it’s Ben here but I know what Mary’s answer will be. 2 of the main ones would be osteoporosis (or generally weaker bones) and being unable to have children. But lots of other hormone based ramifications. Not always, by the way. But possible side effects. Hope you’re ok 👍🏻

[@emilybacon11]

@@ThisMessyHappy hi Ben, im A-ok. Would you mind following me on Strava too, plse. I have asked Mary to follow me but i dont think she's seen my msg request. I watch all your youtube run videoes for inspiration & im amazed, no, mind-blown at Mary's pregress, but then again she's got you to encourage & mentor her, she's very lucky to have a run partner in you.

[@T1MB05L1C3]

1:45 Is this a sign of overtraining??

[@bzeroice1150]

The pigeon attack? Yes, they don’t like it when you run above a certain amount per week.

[@daveyboy4715]

Just looked at one of your plans and you program 2 leg workouts in 6 weeks, seems beyond pointless. You aren’t going to make adaptations training 20 min body weight lunges once every 3 weeks