Knee caps

QuestionI was wondering if I should be concerned about my knees, (and Im guessing more specifically my knee caps) they seem to get inflammed or swollen and

severe pain right below calf during and after running

QuestionI am a 33 year old male who has always been in good shape.  I played high school and some college football and have never had problems with my

Nutrition and drinks dring race

QuestionQUESTION: I have joined a triathlon club and am looking for a nutritional energy drink that I can take during the bike and running phase.  I t

Leg numbness running hills

QuestionI am 52 years old and have been running long distance for nearly a decade now. Lately my legs go numb (no pain nor pins and needles) from the knees

800 & 400m race

QuestionQUESTION: Dear sir I have my school sports day coming up and I have been entered to do the 800m and 400m. Now I recently discovered that I person

running up hills

QuestionThere is a steep hill where I live,wooded,with a path in summer. I hear the local soccer and hockey players run to the top. I tried it but at this

hard surface causes knees to feal weak/numb

QuestionQUESTION: Hi, I am currently training for the army selection process and when i run on a hard surface (path/concreate) after about 2 mins my knees

knee pain!

QuestionHi my dad has been a taxi driver for over 22years. His situation makes no sense. He  told me he woke up one day with his right  knee a li

Chondromalacia worsened by elliptical?

QuestionI have seen your very helpful and informative answers regarding the topic of chondromalacia patella. I  20 yrs old and 50 115 lbs. I have chon

reaching a plateau?

QuestionHi Rick - I have been running 4 - 5 miles 5 days a week for the past 16 mos. I dont run competitively, just to stay in shape and because its good f

jogging at my age!!??

QuestionI always loved to jog but have not done anything except walk for years.  Should I start it up again at age 60?  I am not over weight 58 1

Just Starting

QuestionQUESTION: I am really wanting to begin a running program. I like to run but I am so bad at it and I have hip problems so I never go. I really want

running leg cramps

QuestionI am a distance runner and lately when I am running my legs go numb on the last 200-300 of a race. What can I do differently to prevent this? Answ

off to basic combat training soon

QuestionHello Ryan my name is Justin Ive read a few of your posts and you seem to be very knowledgeable.  I am 18 years old, 75.5 inches tall 293 poun

shin splints and shoes

Questioni am a 40 year old male and have run on and off most of my life, usually in the 3-4 mile at a time range. my shoe of choice has been Asics most oft

new runner with several pains

QuestionHi, I am relatively a new runner.  I have worked out for the last year 4 days a week but for my cardio I always use to do 30 min on the elli

Starting to run at 45

QuestionHello, I am 45 years old and having a hard time losing weight. I really would like to start running.  I havent regularily exercised for over

Legs

QuestionDear Expert, Good Day! I am 22 (male) and have started running as exercise form the last 15 days but I am feeling my legs stressed (somewhat tiredn

10K times

QuestionJohn -- Im a 39 year old male.  Ive been running since July.  In the three years before that I lost 50 pounds swimming and using an elli

specific training to get better times

Questionour School is a small one with not much emphasis on distance running. my times are 1600(1 mile) 5:45and 3200(2mile)12:13 when I run I have no one t