Knee issues

QuestionHi John, I am a long time runner (34 years) who has had very few problems. About a month ago, I noticed that my knees would feel tight(on top of th

Flat stomach

QuestionHi. I am 25 years old. My weight is 89kg.And there is lots of fats around my abdomen,thighs and bums.  I want to have a flatter stomach so i w

Knee gave out (gives up?)

QuestionHello John, After running about 2 miles I decided to fast walk a lap.  Warm day and no prior knee issues.  When I started up again about

jump rope and jogging

QuestionHello Rick I am a male age 45. On weekends Sat and Sun I go jogging for around 45 mins each. On weekdays, due to time constraints I do skipping (j

sore feet, ankles and shins

QuestionI began to increase the amount of exercise which I  do in February.  I began to do a mixture of step and body attack classes at this time

Shin Pain from running.

QuestionQUESTION: I read your answer to the following question: Date: 3/24/2007 Subject: severe pain right below calf during and after running. I have exa

Jogging induced asthma?

QuestionIm a 40 year old in middling physical condition. And, my body hates to jog.  I cant come to any other conclusion.   Ive been swimmin

Gaining weight while running

QuestionMy girlfriend has been running for about 4 weeks now, anywhere from 2 to 6 miles a, two or three times per week.  She eats a bowl of oatmeal,

vomiting after running a race

QuestionMy 13 yr old daughter has begun vomiting after her 800 and 1600 meter races.  She is weak, shaky, a little dizzy and has stomach pain.  S

Calf Muscle Injury

QuestionHi, I keep starting jogging at very light levels, barely running, but frustratingly a calf muscle injury from 5 years ago keeps recurring. In fact

45 minute runs

QuestionI have been running on my treadmill for 30 minutes every weekday morning before work since January.I do one set of basic weights after this. Combin

starting running at 56

QuestionHi...I just turned 56 & decided its time to start running again. I havent run for about7-8 years now, though Ive been very consistent on the statio

Jogging Injury

QuestionI have a question about an injury that I have. I am almost positive it came from jogging. I jog approximately 3 miles a day: uphill/downhill to the

return to running

QuestionHi John.  I asked you about knee trouble I had been having a few weeks ago.  I was having some pain under my knee caps when walking up an

pace and diet

Questionok, i am a 15year old boy who plays football(soccer), i like to ply as a wing back but i was wondering if you could give me any tips to improve my

advice please

QuestionHello, I am a 25 year old man in need of some advice. I am planning on joining the army. Right now, I need to lose around 25 pounds before I can jo

returning to running after jumpers knee

QuestionHi John Have read the related articles but wondered if you could help. After training 6 times a week approx an hour each session, my husband and I

Should I monitor myself?

QuestionI am 43 years old and decided to start jogging 2 months ago. I  started a beginners program of running and walking. The idea is to get me runn

half marathon time

Questionim 29 and ive been running for about 4-5 months. i usually run maybe 2-3 times a week 4 or 5 miles at a time. I just finished a half marathon this

Starting Out

QuestionHello, Im just starting to run and was wondering how far I should be running to start out with.Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks, Asteria An