anterior shin splints and taping

QuestionHi. My question focuses on anterior shin splints and the effectiveness of taping both the legs and the arches. I am 5ft10 and weigh around 100kgs

How many km should i run?

QuestionHello,i am 13 years old and i like jogging for long distances(not really long,about 3-4 km).So i would like to ask how many km are appropriate for

Unusual lumps above outer ankles

QuestionI have these strange lumps on both of my lower legs. They are located roughly 3 inches above my ankles on the outsides of my legs nearly directly a

Calf Strain

QuestionHi Nick, I hope you can help me with a problem I抦 having with my calf. Last Summer I was training specifically for an Autumn marathon (I抳e done sev

Interior foot pain

QuestionHello, This past Tuesday morning (1/3/2012) I bent down to put my shoes on and noticed a sharp pain on the inside of my right foot, going from jus

Ankle pains that move up my leg

QuestionIve been training for a half marathon for a little over a month.  I have no issues running except my ankles and calf begin to hurt sometimes.

Soleus Strain

QuestionQUESTION: I have been running for 8 years, and for the past several years have focused on long distance trail running / races. The last race I comp

over training

QuestionHI. I have been a very keen runner for a number of years but took a year off because of depression and health problems. About 4 months ago i stare

walking to lose

QuestionHi Robert, Im trying to drop some weight. I know about diet and Im wondering how much my walking 3 miles per day 3.7-->4.0 mph will add to my go

Recovery Drinks

QuestionHello Nick, Just wondering if you recommend any type of recovery drinks to replace carbs, electrolytes and proteins after a major run?  I have

Knee Popping After Sprints

QuestionQUESTION: Hello Nick, One week ago I sprinted for first time 10 sprints 50m each with walking as the rest. I had no problem during the sprints or

Knee Popping After Sprint

QuestionHello Robert, I sprinted 10 times 50m each with resting time walking back to the starting point. After the sprints When walking upstairs my left

knee problems after begining training

QuestionHi Nick, I am 46 years old and started a half marathon training program on Jan 14th.  The event is to take place in March 14th.  Im 54 a

How to Run

QuestionHi, When I was a child, I was diagnosed with a condition that kept me from being able to run, for risk of further injury. Now, at 20, I just found

Foot Pain/ Sprain?

QuestionQUESTION: I got a bit carried away at a wedding 2 weeks ago and rolled my right foot while dancing. The pain was sharp, but I couldnt feel much at

Pain under kneecap

QuestionHi Nick, I have been running for 2 years and 2 or 3 months ago my knee seemed to change. It never hurt while running or after but did start to hurt

Hamstring Issues Before My Marathon

QuestionHi Robert - Im running my first marathon on Sunday.  Ive encountered some hamstring problems throughout my training, and I thought Id gotten

pain in both knees

Questionhi,started running 6 weeks ago and everything was fine,then went and did a 6 miler, normally do 3,next day could hardly walk with pain in both knee

jogging with an old knee injury...

QuestionWhen I was about 14 I pulled the ligaments in both my right and left knee, over the course of 11 years I have re-injured them about 9 times, I am c

Extreme calve pain

QuestionI run about four days a week, 2-4 miles. The reason I run is to help my basketball and tennis performance, and also because I love the feeling it b