Volume Files: Power of Overreaching with a Challenge

Published: Jan. 25, 2023, 1 p.m.

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As an endurance athlete, we know that you\'re always looking for ways to push yourself and improve your performance. That\'s where overreaching comes in. Overreaching is a term used to describe the process of intentionally pushing your body beyond its normal limits in order to create new fitness through a process called super compensation. When done correctly, overreaching can lead to improved endurance, increased strength, and enhanced overall performance. Done incorrectly, well, you could suffer a setback. Here are our rules to help you successfully and safely do some volume.\\xa0

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  • Use Your Current Fitness as a Baseline
  • Set a Tangible Target (and Supporting Elements)
  • Choose the Safest Possible Option
  • Adjust Frequently to Safeguard Training Time
  • Mindset Hack: What Would Next Week Me Say Right Now?
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