Although some experts believe that excessive running is harmful to the human body, and others believe that any amount of running is one of the key components in most athletes, still others believe that moderation between both extremes can benefit your sport. Running can take a heavier toll on the body than any other sport, literally. With each step, a force equal to two to three times your body weight is exerted on your joints, muscles and tendons. How much running is “too much” running? Is there too much of a good thing? It exists and is more commonly referred to as overtraining. Overtraining is by definition the imbalance between training and recovery. The conceptual theory behind most "platformed" and overworked bodies, in the gym, pool, track, etc. Overtraining means they are being worked in a harmful way. state. a place where the individual does not get the most out of their body and may even decline in body mass, muscle mass and overall performance. Lehmann, Manfred, Carl Foster and Joseph Keul. “Overtraining in endurance athletes: a brief review.” Medicine and science in sport and exercise (1993). What is the physical cost of overworked bodies resulting from overtraining? The physical cost of overtraining is persistent or prolonged muscle stiffness and soreness, persistent fatigue, elevated resting heart rate, decreased immune system, and increased risk of injury. There is also a mental cost, you become more tired, the body takes longer to relax when the need for rest is important and appropriate. techniques to combat this anxiety are breathing techniques, yoga, stretching and even massage. Scientific research has found that marathon runners push their bodies past the... center of the paper... sealed envelope from your imagination? the opportunity and choice are yours, both as an athlete and a runner. With a constant expansion of the community with young athletes, especially those of younger ages. youth are becoming a primary target for most colleges and professional teams. The cream of the crop is getting younger, so to speak. Young people are becoming the new outlet for skills and insights for ever-changing sports such as football, rugby, lacrosse, volleyball, track and field and soccer. This is shaping the course of the game towards new horizons based on different ambitions and adaptations in training. A means of greatness will always be the same, operated with a purpose. whether its purpose is to make a statement, improve your training or be a better athlete. running is one of the fundamental foundations for many great athletes and can bring significant benefits to any individual who participates in sport.