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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