Well yes there is a better way. I was more commenting on the idea he was causing really bad damage. He certainly pushed the limit of physical endurance but it doesnt sound like he really broke it.
People racing to the South Pole regularly screw their feet up (with blisters, tears, ripped nails and all sorts) within a few days (or even hours). The foot is quite easily damaged and just as easily repaired :)
As to ligament damage I dont really know because Im not a serious "trainer" but I do cycle regularly and ligament damage I have done in the past has healed in a week or so.
On the other hand after a month or so of not cycling (say on holiday) I find a week of intensive work is great for retoning your body. This sounds like the same - just a little more extreme.
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There is a big difference between the proper cycle of "damage" and repair caused by proper training, and what this guy is doing.
He is overtraining. From the article it sounds like he may have stress fractures already.
Hell, I'll just forward this article to my athletic trainer and sports med friends and see what they say, and post their comments in a followup post.
Well yes there is a better way. I was more commenting on the idea he was causing really bad damage. He certainly pushed the limit of physical endurance but it doesnt sound like he really broke it.
People racing to the South Pole regularly screw their feet up (with blisters, tears, ripped nails and all sorts) within a few days (or even hours). The foot is quite easily damaged and just as easily repaired :)
As to ligament damage I dont really know because Im not a serious "trainer" but I do cycle regularly and ligament damage I have done in the past has healed in a week or so.
On the other hand after a month or so of not cycling (say on holiday) I find a week of intensive work is great for retoning your body. This sounds like the same - just a little more extreme.