Running: Can you do too much?

You can definitely do too much of almost anything, whether it's generally good for you or not. As far as doing to much running? Well that all depends on how well you take care of yourself.

The human body is amazing as far as what it can adapt to, but according to this article it's more designed for short spurts of high exertion (think sports like basketball or sprinting) as opposed to long stretches, like a marathon. Now that's not to say that marathon running is a terrible thing, just that understanding how it impacts your body is especially important.

So how much is too much running? It's a great way to burn calories and stay fit, but obviously very individualized as far as just how much is the right amount. If you feel energized and healthy then you're probably okay, but if you have constant aches and pains, or feel drained all the time then maybe you should cut back a little. And always make sure you get enough sleep and enough to eat for fuel. I also suggest checking out our own Jonathon Morgan's inspirational (and often hilarious!) regular feature Jogging for Normal People.