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Question Ive been running for 3 years now. For the 2 years I was in the army I ran 4 miles @ a 10 min/ mile pace every day except the weekends. Now I gener

sports injury

QuestionJohn The pain is just below the ankle about 4/5cm along above the arch.  I felt it only when I was out running at first but then became a prob

improvement and pain treatment

QuestionHello and thank you in advance!   I am 57. Started jogging some 5 years ago, not regularly but twice a week sometimes more, averagely for

jogging running

QuestionWish to thank you for your answer. Ill follow and take the liberty to share with you in two months. (by the way I am 5,3 and 123 pounds. I feel you

Calf Pain from Marathon Training

QuestionHi. I am hoping you have some advice for me. I have been training for my first Marathon the last two months. Last week I ran shorter 8k run the nex

running/jogging hip injury

QuestionHi John, Ive been running for almost 2 months. About 2 weeks ago I pulled a groin muscle on my right side. I took it slow and decided to stave off

warm-ups

QuestionHi John, Im new to running and Id really appreciate some guidance. Im fairly fit and fairly in shape as I have an active work / lifestyle, but have

jogging & hip pain -possibly iliac crest

QuestionThroughout the years I have been able to jog on any type of surface; however, the last few years, the side of my hip (actually above the hip area -

Where Do I Begin?

QuestionHello John. Im a 21 year old male. I weigh between 190-210 pounds (its been a while since Ive weighed myself!) I have a 36 waist. Last year I had

Running triathlon

QuestionI am in the middle of training for a triathlon.  What should be eaten before and after a triathlon or triathlon workout? What do you think of

Lessee then...

QuestionLets just get down to the gist and nub shall we? Im gonna give you one helluva blah before i get to my questions, so bear with me please. Im 14 y

Calf pain during running

QuestionI was going through a number of questions on this subject, but could not find a question that fit my profile. I am 25, 180lbs, 57. I had been runni

i am overweight and i want to get in shape

Questionhello i am 23 years old 56 tall and i weigh 200 pounds. what is the safest way for me to get back into shape? i used to be able to run 1.5 miles wi

running/jogging hip injury follow-up

QuestionHi John, On an e-mail I sent 5/26 I asked you about a right hip and groin injury and you suggested I get back to basics. Should I just quit jogging

pain in achilles below calf

QuestionI am a cyclist that has recently started participating in triathlons. mostly spint distance but plan to do an olympic distance in a couple of month

Creatine

Question Would you recommend this supplement? AnswerHi Bill I dont know anything about you and what your trying to accomplish.Perhaps if you give me some

Lack of Sweat During Jogging

QuestionI 48 years old and a recreational jogger.  I have been jogging for 25 years.  I am currently jogging 5 km. 5 times per week.  The ai

stitch

Questioni have been running for 3 years, i am 26, and regularly run 5 days a week for 6 - 7ks. suddenly 2 months ago i started experincing crippling stitch

Bone Spur

QuestionDear John, I realize you are not a doctor but you do know about injuries so I am hoping you might be able to help.  A few years ago, a fifty p

leg aches and pains

QuestionHi John. Ive recently decided to get fit and chose to do this by jogging as its a lot cheaper than going to the gym and i live by the sea so its v