Endocrine System Depletion
By Jay Hodde and Karl King
As published in the October 1999 issue of UltraRunning Magazine
When ultrarunners think of running-related injuries, they usually think of conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system: the bones, the muscles, and the joints.
Ultrarunning however, is strenuous on other parts of the body as well, and can lead to deficiencies in immune function ( increasing the risk of infection, flu, or colds), disturbances in the basic senses ( temporary loss of normal vision ), or problems in responding to everyday stress.
The body’s response to stress – from everyday, on-the-job stress to stress that results from running excessive mileage in training or racing – occurs primarily in the endocrine system.
This month, Karl King and I examine the normal function of the endocrine system, its role in the body’s response to extreme endurance activity, and the way in which the system gets “injured” as a result of extreme mileage. In addition, we present suggestions to treat an overtaxed endocrine system and offer tips on preventing endocrine system depletion.
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