mid calf pain

QuestionLast week, toward the end of and 8 mile run (mostly softer surface), my right mid calf started to tighten up.  For the next few days, it was s

marathon running after gastroenteritis

QuestionI have recently had gastro - 5 days ago, with severe vomitting lasting roughly 6 hrs and then recoverd gradually since. I am supposed to be running

Arch and ball of the foot pain

QuestionI recently started running ~ I am currently training for a marathon. I somehow hurt my foot and I am having difficulty training. I wear orthotics d

runner (beginner)

QuestionHi, I just started jogging outside for the first time in years. The past year I ran occasionally on a treadmill. I am on my 18th day straight and

Trying to lose the baby weight...

QuestionJohn, I am 54 (AND 1/2!) weighing about 155..(havent been on the scale since I started jogging). I have just completed my 18th day in a row of jogg

heel pain from shin splints??

QuestionHi~im a 38 year old woman who runs about 20 miles a week (and i frequently spin). I wear orthotics. I have been experiencing heel pain in the ball

Tight shorts in sports

QuestionHello, *Why male athletics especially runner (as I mention) use stretchy shorts (tight underwears)? Is it nessesary, or not? What is your recom

Treadmill Running

QuestionI have just bought a treadmill, and i was wondering how i could loose weight on it. Are there any tips you can give me as to how long I should be r

the right routine..

QuestionHi Greg, Have another couple of qestions for ya...I have been jogging for 21 days straight. It has been very hard on my lower legs. I need to know

general training and marathon

QuestionMany thanks for your reply. A further question. I was suffering from ITB Syndrome, due to over long hiking. I thought I was over it but it came bac

beginner w/glute pain

QuestionJoined a boot camp that hit hard on the jogging -- turned out very hard for me after not running for about 7 years!  anyway, I have been makin

Rookie Questions

QuestionI抳e always been into fitness and running has always been apart of my staying fit.  Normally I weight train but will incorporate a few 2 to 3 m

Running and Breathing

QuestionIm 24 years old, 200 lbs, 62, fit/muscular build and d Ive never really gotten in to endurance sports, except for biking.  Just recently Ive s

Treadmill Jogging.

QuestionI have been using a treadmill for many months. Initially I only used to walk on it for 20 or so minutes. I used to jog (occassionaly) for 1-2 minut

Proper Diet while running to lose weight

QuestionThanks John. i have a hard time thinking up healthy snacks and meals to eat. do you have any suggestions for any books or websites that may aid me

Young Beginner

QuestionHi. Im pretty young (19) and generally healthy but out of shape. Ive been looking into running as a way to get healthier, start a good exercise hab

How much pain is too much?

QuestionThanks for responding. Im 32, have a desk job and have not exercised regularly in a few years. Im 52, 185. Running to lose weight, but more for men

Knee and hip pain

QuestionI am a fairly new runner, and have been training for a half marathon.  I am experiencing some problems with me knees and hips.  After abo

Base training for HS Cross Country

QuestionThank You Sir, yeah, more info could help, I just clicked followup, guess it will work.. As said I have ran 100 miles/week, actually for 2 weeks n

Legs Ache

QuestionI used to run alot a few years ago, and have recently started again to try to lose some weight.  The first two weeks were great, but now I hav