Competition in sporting events serves many purposes for athletes on a wide spectrum of caliber and commitment. Training is a reflection of commitment, but not caliber. The exert competitor understands and practices adequate, efficient training which complements his or her athletic goals without compromising health or fitness capability by over training. Commitment to a sporting event should reflect a desire within the competitor to successfully participate. For beginning athletes, this may simply mean completing the entire event from start to finish. For seasoned athletes, this typically implies a desire to set a personal standard or best based upon past performances in similarly conducive events. Whatever the goals of your competition, it is important that you take precautions to assure that you do not over train for your event.
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