Kinda Doing Too Much: Overtraining, Burnout & the Track

Kinda Doing Too Much: Overtraining, Burnout & the Track

From Kinda Fast Podcast by Upward Running

April 10, 2026 · 43 min · Episode 42

About this episode

This episode discusses overtraining, burnout, and effective track training while announcing a new half marathon challenge.

Welcome to episode 42 of the Kinda Fast Podcast, the show where we talk running, real life, and everything in between. This week, we kick things off with a big announcement: our Couch to Half Marathon Nationwide Challenge is launching April 20th. This program takes you from the very beginning all the way to completing a half marathon, with the opportunity to graduate alongside the Upward Running community at Big Beach Marathon Weekend in January 2027. If you’ve been looking for a bigger goal than a 5K...but not quite a full marathon...this is for you. More info: Big Beach 1/2 Marathon 2026 Landing Page – Upward Running In this week’s What Does That Even Mean? , we’re doing a track edition . We break down how a standard 400-meter track works, why lane one is the shortest distance, what it means to “run the rail,” and how concepts like the bell lap and finishing kick apply to your training. If you’ve ever been unsure how to use the track effectively, this will help you train with more intention and confidence. In running news, we cover: A 62-year-old woman, Claire Elms, running a 17:45 5K and becoming the oldest woman ever to break 18 minutes, with a performance that exceeds elite…

People in this episode

Host: Upward Running

Topics covered

  • overtraining
  • burnout
  • track training
  • running news
  • half marathon challenge

Keywords

  • overtraining
  • burnout
  • track
  • half marathon
  • running news
  • 5K
  • doping ban

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Organizations: Nike

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