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Am I Overtraining?

We don't want you to become a Bruised Banana. Take this quiz to see if you are overtraining. Overtraining can sneak up on you when you least expect it. In fact, most runners don't even know they are doing it! If you are overtraining not only do your energy levels and performance suffer but you become at risk for injury! Take this quiz and see where you land.

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Question 1 of 8

How many days a week are you running?

A

1-2

B

3-4

C

5-6

D

7

Question 2 of 8

How many hours of sleep are you getting a night (<5 nights a week)?

A

1-4

B

5-6

C

7-9

D

> 9

Question 3 of 8

How long after your run/exercise you eat?

A

Right Away

B

Within 15-30 minutes

C

30-45 minutes

D

Over 45 minutes later

Question 4 of 8

How stressed out do you feel on a day to day basis (over the last 2 weeks)?

A

Not stressed at all, I am living the good life

B

Slightly stressed, I find myself needing more downtown recently but am able to make it happen.

C

Moderately stressed, I feel like I am dropping the banana more often than I would like to.

D

I am stressed out and need to get it together. I am overwhelmed in at least one part of my life.

Question 5 of 8

My hobbies outside of running include:

A

Nothing. I love running so much everything I do is running related.

B

I have hobbies outside of running, I just can't think of any right now.

C

I spend at least 30 minutes a week doing something outside of running that makes me happy (reading, coloring, cooking, art, video games etc.)

D

I spend at least 60-90 minutes a week doing something outside of running that makes me happy (reading, coloring, cooking, art, video games etc.)

Question 6 of 8

I do other exercise other than running at least 2-3x/week. (yoga, pilates, strength, cycling, swimming etc.)

A

Yes, absolutely

B

No comment

Question 7 of 8

When I increase my weekly mileage, I increased it by:

A

I don't increase my mileage, I do the same thing nearly every week.

B

I don't follow a schedule, I just run

C

I run by time not mileage

D

I increase my mileage by 10-15% per week (ex: 20 miles to 23 miles)

E

I increase my mileage by 15-20% per week ( ex.20 miles to 24 miles)

F

I increase my mileage by > 20% per week

Question 8 of 8

Do you have 3 or more of the following symptoms: increased fatigue, irritability, memory disturbances, loss of training desire, increased respiratory infections, GI disturbances, inability to relax, increased anger/tension/anxiety or depression, poor sleep quality, not feeling joy/happiness about things that typically bring you joy?

A

Yes

B

No

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