I’ve taken up running again and decided to enter a half-marathon. I know I have to push myself to get ready for the race, but ...

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“Overtraining is, and can be, a very real problem – particularly if you train by yourself without the supervision of an experienced trainer, or if you’re not following an appropriate workout plan,” ...

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DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've taken up running again and decided to enter a half-marathon. I know I have to push myself to get ready for the race, but I don't want to overdo it. What should I watch out for ...

We’re surrounded by warning signs on roads, at work, and on packaging and equipment. Your body sends warning signs too. As your race date nears, it’s tempting to pull out all the stops in your ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've taken up running again and decided to enter a half-marathon. I know I have to push myself to get ready for the race, but I don't want to overdo it. What should I watch out for ...