Is there such a thing as running too hard?
Question:if so how much is too much?
im on high school xc and track and a guy. tanx
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There is no definition of running too hard... the thing about running is you run your heart out and you stop when your body is telling you too... for those amazzing runners they continue to run even when there body is telling them not to...I am also on high school track and xc, and if you are a guy on both of those sports, then absolutely not is there such thing as running too hard. that is how you win is by running harder than anyone else. now i wouldnt recommend a workout the day after a meet, but when you do have those workouts, you shouldn't accept anything else than losing your lunch. just remember this quote:
"Today's pace is suicide pace and it looks like a damn good day to die."
No there is no such thing as running too hard.
Yes, you can injure yourself if you overtrain. You need to gradually increase mileage and workout intensity. You will notice your team starts off with lower mileage and slower pace and by the end of the season its longer and harder and faster. IF you start off that intense you could injure your knees, foot, ankles, etc.
As far as pushing your body, you can push it pretty far, worst case you will hit the wall and have no energy left.
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