Long distance nutrition

QuestionMy dtr is an 8th grader, just started running long distance. She has track meets after school around 4:00. What would be good to eat for breakfast

definite injury just below ball of calf

QuestionI have a recurring injury every time I run, well after Im warmed up.  I will feel a sharp pain (tearing sensation?) right below the ball of my

ball of foot pain

QuestionHi. I started running (age 55) after many months after no exercize for .. well a long time. I would do a slow jog for 2 miles. Went every day/ or o

speed v time

QuestionQUESTION: Hello Which is more effective in burning fat and for cardio and aerobic benefit, just for comparison running at a faster pace for 20 min

The Knee

QuestionSo a little background first though there isnt much to give.  Ive had no past injuries or ailments to either of my legs at any time.  I

RE : JOGGING IN THYROID PATIENT

QuestionHi Dr. Earlier on i was diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism (14pts), and after 2-3 months medication on (Neomercazole/Carbimazole) i was diagnosed with

Tips for Jogging- Astama patient

QuestionHello,   Very Recently I started jogging in morning times to reduce my belly(35in size), but Am having Asthma from my childhood. I took

Sharp pain above my knee

QuestionHi, Ive contracted a weird pain that I have never had before.  I first noticed it when i ran a 5k.  Half way to the finish line, my left

My Knee!!

QuestionQUESTION: Hi John, I am an extremely fit and active 22 year old. In about June this year I started street running, having only used machines befor

breathing technique

QuestionQUESTION: hows it going joe? i have been training for 5ks for the past few months and i am trying to improve on my 25m 9s time. with my shape, age

Ankle hurts while running

QuestionMy granddaughter is 14 and has always played soccer (fall and spring).  This summer she took up cross country training and is now on her 8th g

your response to the HS cross country runners who were dry heaving during their races

QuestionYou mentioned the possible reasons for dry heaving during the races but is there anything that can be done to prevent or lessen the eeffects of thi

Very sick after race runs

QuestionHi Wendy ~ I am 36 years old would consider myself an intermediate runner and concentrate solely on half marathons and triathlons.  Ive only b

iliac crest pain when running

Questioni am a passionate runner who has been running girls XC, indoor track, and outdoor track for the varsity since my freshman year. i am now in my 2nd

Leg going numb

QuestionQUESTION: I am a HS CC coach and I have my softball pitcher running for me for conditioning.  Last March during the softball season she suffer

Can I still run ?

QuestionIm jogging since now 2month 1/2, 5 times a week, i run for 40 minutes for 3 days and 50 for 2 days, last time i ran, i felt like i wouldnt make it.

shins are killing me

Questionhi larry. here lately while jogging the sides of my shins (the sides facing each leg) have been killing me, this never used to happen (of course i

HS XC

QuestionHi. Im a freshman XC runner in high school in Rhode Island. I want to know how to lower my time for a 5k. Right now my PR is 21:28 and I want to br

Swollen Knee and Sore Back - Injury

QuestionHi, just started running a few weeks ago and on last Saturday after a run (5 Miles) I came back and my back and knee were sore, normal after excers

fibula bruising

QuestionI am a beginner runner...I have been running close to a year and have finally reached the 2 mile marker/9.5 min miles-comfortably and in the proces