Hi ST! Lots of posts on here about overtraining and overreaching, but I never found a list of symptoms/treatments to prevent them. So I wrote an article for Trail Runner Mag on it, and I thought it might be even more relevant for triathletes.

Article here: http://trailrunnermag.com/...-you-shouldnt-ignore

TL;DR summary:


Symptoms
1. "Clenching" quads in the evening
2. Difficulty sleeping or difficulty staying awake
3. Abnormal fatigue walking up stairs or running up slight hills
4. Abnormal heart rate readings (or feelings)
5. Abnormal lack of motivation

Training Treatment Options:
1. Go slow (like really really slow)
2. Complete rest
3. All aerobic, with short sprints

Lifestyle Treatment:
1. Eat a burger (make sure iron is good)
2. Sleep (duh)
3. Chill

Hope this helps someone out there! I'd love to hear any symptoms/treatments you know! :)

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David Roche
"The Happy Runner" book: https://www.amazon.com/...Longer/dp/1492567647
Coaching: https://swaprunning.com/