I can't imagine a more relevant topic, yet it seems to get very little discussion?
I can't imagine a more relevant topic, yet it seems to get very little discussion?
Something I always think is interesting is that running can raise your cortisol levels which increases stress levels. Maybe that's why some distance runners are so anxious. Plus the whole thyroid thing which was getting a lot of publicity a while ago.
It seems that the times when I am full of energy, my training is fun and I improve like crazy, but when I get flat, that gets less obvious. It seems the discussion never goes to training in reference to energy management, but rather to what types of workouts, mileage etc. The basics of healthy states of experience comes from a good endocrine functioning. The good workouts and races spring from this.
I would like to know more and fortunately, or not, I have learned through trial and error the hazards of injuring, or putting out of balance this endocrine system.
Asked some females about how they race in regards to the fluctuating hormones in regards to their cycle. It is a very real topic. But still taboo.
If you understand the endocrine system, in relation to exercise, you don't need drugs. Knowledge is power.
There is less continuity in the affect training has on some bodily systems from one individual to another.
Sock free duelist. wrote:
There is less continuity in the affect training has on some bodily systems from one individual to another.
That may be so, but it seems that if one could become aware of certain cues, bodily perceptions one might keep him or herself balanced, safe to commence the required dose of training.
From experience, temperature regulation, sensitivity to sweat response, insomnia, edginess give good clues. I try to recall optimal states and compare that with my current experience.
Recently, I have made adjustments to my training based on maintaining optimal states. I try to care for it, realizing abuse will hurt performance and the general experience of running.
ms exss wrote:
If you understand the endocrine system, in relation to exercise, you don't need drugs. Knowledge is power.
What do you know and can you send links?
Baby man wrote:
I can't imagine a more relevant topic, yet it seems to get very little discussion?
Search pubmed.com for relevant discussion. Do you expect people who aren't doing research with grant money to be studying the effects of their own training on their endocrine function? Who would be their control group? N=1 doesn't make for a great study.
Most people here only care if the training is making them faster or not. Whether they are clinically hypo-gonadal due to running 100-140 miles a week is little concern to them if it drops their 5K times by 10 seconds.
Anyhow, what exactly do you want to talk about?
Surely if you're already stressed out, going for a run can reduce your stress level. Another hormone to consider is testosterone. I always hear people claim running lowers it. Well running yourself into the ground, sure. If a short daily run keeps the belly fat off, I'd wager it could also keep your testosterone levels from falling with age.
Going to bring up a really graphic subject here- sweaty balls. No I'm not trolling. They're outside of your body because they're meant to be cold. Depending on gear, temperature, and training intensity, you could be cooking them. This might be the problem some runners have with low test, rather than anything inherent or inevitable about running.
domestic pro wrote:
Baby man wrote:I can't imagine a more relevant topic, yet it seems to get very little discussion?
Search pubmed.com for relevant discussion. Do you expect people who aren't doing research with grant money to be studying the effects of their own training on their endocrine function? Who would be their control group? N=1 doesn't make for a great study.
Most people here only care if the training is making them faster or not. Whether they are clinically hypo-gonadal due to running 100-140 miles a week is little concern to them if it drops their 5K times by 10 seconds.
Anyhow, what exactly do you want to talk about?
How to monitor internal symptoms of dis regulation to provide an optimal training state. If you can, even with 120 miles per week and hard training, very good, but many fail to last too long as a result of systemic breakdown. The best of training comes from a state of good health and this seems worthy of focus.
Baby man wrote:
domestic pro wrote:Search pubmed.com for relevant discussion. Do you expect people who aren't doing research with grant money to be studying the effects of their own training on their endocrine function? Who would be their control group? N=1 doesn't make for a great study.
Most people here only care if the training is making them faster or not. Whether they are clinically hypo-gonadal due to running 100-140 miles a week is little concern to them if it drops their 5K times by 10 seconds.
Anyhow, what exactly do you want to talk about?
How to monitor internal symptoms of dis regulation to provide an optimal training state. If you can, even with 120 miles per week and hard training, very good, but many fail to last too long as a result of systemic breakdown. The best of training comes from a state of good health and this seems worthy of focus.
certainly agree. sounds like you have the desire, so go for it. focus on it if it's worthy. maybe apply for some grant money to do some legit research. get back to us with what you discover.
Couldn't agree with you more.
ms exss wrote:
If you understand the endocrine system, in relation to exercise, you don't need drugs. Knowledge is power.