Cold vs hot weather jogging

QuestionHi, I just wanted to ask, what is better, jogging during the day, while the sun is up, or early in the morning, when it is cold. Which one is bette

dry heaves after racing

QuestionI am a 37yo female, 51 and 106lbs.  I started running about 19 months ago. I usually run about 3-4 times a week, (between 10-16 miles).  

very fit, but running SO difficult for me

QuestionHi John,  Im a 28 year old female and consider myself very fit. Ive worked out my entire adult life, doing cardio 5 days a week (mostly swimmi

Pace vs Distance / Sweats

QuestionIm 58.  4-5X a week I do 3-3.5 miles at about a 9:30 pace followed by 3-4 mile quick/power walk at about 12:30 pace.  I have a Garmin For

Feels like a pinched nerve in leg/hip joint 30 min. into run

QuestionIm 60 and have been jogging for several years. Nine months of the year I run for 30 minutes in the morning, and in summer run for 60 minutes. &nb

Training for a faster pace

QuestionGreetings from a fellow expert (Microsoft Excel area)! Im a recreational runner and I enjoy doing a several 5K competative runs a year.   I

sharp pain in knee cap

QuestionIve been training with a Galloway group for a marathon- the only knee pain I had was after a long run but last week at the end of 10 mile I began f

improve running/fitness

Questionhello sir i have a selection day coming up for the army(2 1/2 wks).I didnt expect it to be so soon,iv just come off my holidays and i feel very un

Core temperature

QuestionHi Wendy! I would like a little more info on core temperatures and how it affects runners negatively. Many thanks and kind regards, Avril AnswerHi

shooting knee pains

QuestionHi, ive been running 3 x 3 miles per wk and completed a 10k in may with no probs.  Out running one night i suddenly got a sharp shooting pain

Knee swelling with no pain

QuestionSaturday morning I went for a 30 mile bike ride. The distance was not a big jump, but I did do a lot more hill climbing. Sunday after noon I had a

base training

QuestionI have run competitively throughout hs and college (graduated last spring) and I want to start running significant mileage again. The road races I

help please

QuestionHey, Im trying to get in shape for boot camp, USMC boot camp. Which me a hell of alot of running... and unfortunately I suck at running. Ive never

Building endurance

QuestionI have been running on a treadmill 2-3 days a week for about a year. I cant seem to make it 2 miles. I would like to train for a 5k in November. Wh

Running a mile in gym class...

QuestionTowards the end of the school year, we have to run a mile in gym class under 8 minutes. I did it last time in about 7:56, but I got sick at the end

Feeling sick after a run

QuestionMrs Stewart, I am a senior in High School and running for the Cross Country team. I am in pretty decent shape; however I am not super fast or anyth

Abdominal Cramp

QuestionFor the past year or so, I have noticed that I get a cramp towards the right upper portion of my abdomen 30 minutes into my run.  This happens

Blisters on pinky toes - that curve under 4th toe

QuestionDear John - I am about 3 weeks from my 2nd Ironman which will be my 3rd marathon. Im 33 yrs old & suffer from blisters on my pinky toes after runni

Heart Rate and training zones

QuestionHello Wendy I am female and 31 years old, and have been running for 13 weeks - approx. 3 times per week. I run early in the mornings for around 5

running & headaches

QuestionI have finally had enough...Ever time I go for a run either on the treadmill or outside a major headache always seems to follow once I get back hom