In this episode, Kelly and JK discuss signs of overtraining and under-recovery in relation to lifting and running. They talk about factors such as persistent muscle soreness, elevated HRV and RHR, inability to make progress in training, and impact on energy and mood. They point out the importance of understanding your baseline before identifying changes as a sign of overtraining. Kelly and JK have a dialogue about taking into account individual lifestyle factors when designing training plans, the imbalance between wanting to train more but not being able to due to lifestyle constraints, and how a lack of recovery can actually manifest in irritability and mental exhaustion.
01:12 Kelly's Race Experience and Reflections
08:06 JK's Updates and Thoughts
18:05 Main Topic: Am I Training Too Much?
25:37 Understanding Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and Training
30:46 The Importance of Baseline in HRV Tracking
34:25 Energy Levels, Fatigue, and Training
35:11 Motivation and Training
36:04 Inability to Progress in Training
40:41 Energy and Mood Outside the Gym
48:44 Overtraining or Under Recovering: A Perspective
49:51 The Impact of Overtraining on Daily Life
56:20 The Role of Nutrition in Training and Recovery
58:14 Wrapping Up: Recognizing and Addressing Overtraining
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