I work with my son, a judo therapist, and an osteopathic clinic. People often come to the hospital for track and field or running injuries. Lower back pain and muscle pain when it's mild. If it's heavy, it's muscle separation, ligaments, and tendons. Complete cure for 3 months. If the season is in, the race will be rocked this year. A huge burden is placed not only on the locomotor organs, but also on the heart and internal organs. So don't overdo it.
Next, on the mental side, you hear stories about losing to pressure or something like that, right? It also takes a tremendous amount of mental strain. You shouldn't overdo it mentally either. I think they're probably confused, but I don't get hurt regularly and in a planned manner. In other words, it is necessary to create a menu to the extent that you don't overdo it and execute it properly. If you don't definitely do a certain amount of exercise, you'll never get stronger. I make sure I do what I need to do while receiving guidance from my mentors and trainers. The cardinal rule is not to be lazy, don't skip, and don't overdo it.
Also, I understand the feeling of being particular about winning. However, that match is not a competition with people, why don't you use time?
If you have a better time than before at the same temperature, humidity, and distance, you're a winner. If the temperature is 5 degrees higher than before, for example, it would be a good idea to refer to other people's data to take that into account, but it's just your own record, a battle with yourself.
Once you understand this area, running will be fun and fulfilling. As a result, the results, rank, etc. will come out.
Buddha sees not whether you are faster than others, but how hard you work.
Just don't forget to cool down (laughs)
I wish you every success.