running in cooler temperature

QuestionHey John, I enjoy running and would like to continue running even in cooler/cold temperatures. I understand the risks of hypothermia/frostbite e

Pain in lower front shin area

QuestionI ran a half marathon last weekend and experienced cramps in lower legs in the 12.5 point.  After the race the front lower shin area was hurti

uphill running

Questiondear Sir, Some doctor said that uphill running very often is not good because it will buildup muscles around the heart which is not good. Do you ag

Inside Knee Pain

QuestionQUESTION: Hi, following a recent sprint-training session, I have developed a (sharp) but bruised/aching pain on the inside of the left knee. The

cramps

QuestionOkay so for the past 5 months when I go for long hard runs after about a mile I get extremely painful cramps like where i would get them if I was o

post half marathon training

QuestionI just completed a half marathon last weekend and am already signed up for a full marathon the third week of March 2010. I want to continue my trai

sore feet

QuestionDear John,I am 48 years of age and still play football for at least an hour a week sometimes twice a week i have been doing this for years but late

Aerobics

QuestionJohn I am 50, and a commercial traveller. When I am at home I lift weights and run, either outside or on a treadmill, but thats tough on the road.

heart rate and running

QuestionHi. Im 44 YO and have been running for about eight months now. Ive done 2 half ironmans, 2-21k, 1-42k. When I run, I notice that my heart rate hove

Popping/ CLicking Left knee

QuestionHello Dr John I am a 29 year old male that is 57 in height and currently @ 148lbs. I have been fairly athletic my whole life and was a gym and bas

Chronic Knee pain for nearly a year

QuestionQUESTION: Hello, I could really use some help. I used to run all the time- was averaging about 40 miles a week and had completed several half mara

Cardio (running)

QuestionHi, I heard from some websites that running does not burn fat but fast walking and jogging does. Their logic is this: Cardiovascular exercise shoul

pressure in head while running

QuestionHi, I am 26 years old, 82kg 177cm tall, and roughly 29%bf. I have been jogging on a treadmill at 7kmh for 30mins 3-5 times per week for about a mo

running/marathon

QuestionI have been running about 5 miles once a week for about 1 month and running 2 to 3 miles 2 or 3 days a week for about 2 1/2 months. Would it be a b

health

Questionhow jogging help us in developing a good health? AnswerHi junnaid The list of health benefits is so long that i wouldnt be able to cover all,so i

Abdominal cramps/Speed problem

QuestionHi, Im 28 years old, about 6 feet tall and around 175 lbs.  Ive been running somewhat regularly (2-3x a week, and 4-5x a week for a month bef

Knee Pain (Patella)

QuestionHi John, I hurt my knee due to Biking in September (1st week) and been in Physical Theraphy for 10 weeks. Physical Theraphy has helped but I am no

Another knee pain question

QuestionHi, Just recently (within the last 2 months) Ive started experiencing pain in the lower right of my right knee after just ~15mins of running.  

Running Phlegm

QuestionWhenever I run I seem to get phlegm in my throat and in turn I feel the need to constantly clear my throat while running.  Ive heard both that

cardio work out

Questionhello, my question is from a health stand point. i run about 5 miles a day, 5-6 days a week. i run outside, i dont like treadmills.  i work f